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Diagnostic Series: Pericoronal Radiolucencies

  • Categories Video Courses
  • Duration 1h 5m
  • Total Enrolled 7
  • Last Update 01/07/2021

Course

Pericoronal radiolucencies are common radiographic findings encountered in general dental practice. They usually represent a normal or enlarged dental follicle that requires no intervention; alternatively they may represent a pathological entity that requires appropriate management and histopathological interpretation. Although many pathological processes may present radiographically as pericoronal radiolucencies associated with unerupted teeth, the most common is the dentigerous cyst. Hence, it is crucial for the clinician to fully investigate all teeth that fail to erupt at the expected time, and promptly initiate appropriate assessment and management of suspected cystic lesions.

Description

This course helps you learn about the familiarity with the radiological features and differential diagnoses of diseases on 2D intraoral or extraoral imaging and on CBCT. Pericoronal radiolucencies are common radiographic findings encountered in general dental practice. They usually represent a normal or enlarged dental follicle that requires no intervention; alternatively they may represent a pathological entity that requires appropriate management and histopathological interpretation. Familiarity with the radiological features and differential diagnoses of diseases or conditions that cause radiolucency around the crown of the tooth results in appropriate referral and prompt diagnosis, management, and treatment. Early recognition and appropriate treatment of benign or malignant processes will result in improved clinical outcomes. It is crucial for the clinician to fully investigate all teeth that fail to erupt at the expected time, and promptly initiate appropriate assessment and management of suspected cystic lesions.

What you'll learn

  • Learn the radiological interpretation of pericoronal radiolucencies on 2D radiographs and CBCT
  • Review the pathophysiology of apical periodontitis and how it can lead to the development of pericoronal radiolucencies
  • Be familiar with the most common pathological processes may present radiographically as pericoronal radiolucencies associated with unerupted teeth
  • Learn to recognize radiologically, initiate appropriate assessment and management of suspected cystic lesions

Course content

1 Lessons1h 5m

radiological appearance?

Dentist will learn the different radiologic appearances of these lesions
pericoronal radiolucencies1:04:55

About the instructor

Katya Archambault

Dr. Katya Archambault is a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist from UCLA. She also received a Certificate in Implant Dentistry from NYU after studying for two years from 2007 to 2009. She got her dental degree from Laval University and did a Certificate in Microbiology at that same university. She owns the private practice San Diego Dental Health Center in La Jolla California. She also has an appointment at UCSD as a clinical instructor within the Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology. Her clinical interests are in Pathophysiology and Radiologic interpretation of the Maxillofacial Complex, Maxillofacial Radiology, Sleep Apnea, and Airway Evaluation, TMJ, Soft and Hard tissue reconstructive Surgery, implantology and navigation procedures. She is an international lecturer, published into journals and received several awards over the years. Dr. Archambault is also a member of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Academy of Osteointegration and International Congress of Oral Implantology.
 5.00 (12 ratings)

11 Courses

161 students

$299.00

This course includes

  • no material included

Requirements

  • General knowledge of dentistry and patient care

Who this course is for

  • licensed dentists, DMD, DDS and dental specialists