Figure 3.

Computed tomography (CT) of the maxilla in coronal (A) and axial (B) planes allows the visual analysis of the nasal, sinusal and vestibular intercortical relationships. Dilacerations or ankylosis on the root apical region of the impacted canine can be seen (A). In both images the absence of spongeous medullary bone around the apical region may be observed.

Puricelli Head & Face Medicine 2007 3:33   doi:10.1186/1746-160X-3-33
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