Evaluation of Orthodontist's Perception in Identifying Intra-Osseous Lesions in Panoramic Radiographs

Abstract

The degree of orthodontists' perception was measured with respect to the identification of common intra-osseous lesions in panoramic radiographs. Study Design: Dentists randomly evaluated six panoramic radiographs individually over the course of 2 minutes. In images 1 and 4 there were no lesions to be seen; in image 2, there was an intra-osseous lesion suggestive of dentigerous cyst, in image 3 there was a composite odontoma, in image 5 there was a periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia, and in image 6 there was a lesion suggestive of ameloblastoma.