Forum for Clinical and Surgical Oral Pathology

Case BBOPF 04-6

Dr. John Lovas invites your comments on the attached X-ray film. Please send your comments in the window located below the electronic image. This case was posted from June 17 to June 25, 2004. A summary of the responses will be available in BBOP.

Clinical History

A 60 year old white female had her first molar extracted 2 months ago. Is this radiographic appearance normal?

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Case prepared by Dr. Alfredo Aguirre (BBOP Manager) and Daniel Emmer (Web Administrator, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine).