DENSE BONE ISLANDS: A CASE SERIES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT
https://doi.org/10.22452/jummec.vol25no2.14
- Author:
Asma Ashari
1
;
Graham Oliver
2
;
Jothi Rajaran
3
,
4
;
Joann Sook Mei Yong
1
;
Farah Liyana Jaafar
1
Author Information
1. Department of Family Oral Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2. Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester, United Kingdom
3. Department of Oral &
4. Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Dense Bone Islands;
Orthodontic;
Space Closure
- MeSH:
Orthodontic Space Closure
- From:Journal of University of Malaya Medical Centre
2022;25(2):85-92
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Dense bone islands (DBI) are benign intra-bony osteosclerotic lesions that are often asymptomatic and found incidentally on dental radiographs. DBI in patients requiring orthodontic treatment may influence the success of tooth movement through the lesion, the implications for the management of anchorage, possible increased risk of root resorption or whether the lesion needs to be excised prior to orthodontic treatment. Although there are many case reports pertaining to DBIs, very few involve those requiring orthodontic treatment. The diagnosis, management, and outcomes of three cases diagnosed with DBI are described in which orthodontic treatment has been undertaken in patients with DBIs.
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