Diffuse Sclerosing Osteomyelitis Radiographic Features Quiz

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In Diffuse Sclerosing Osteomyelitis, what happens to the balance of bone metabolism?

Decreased bone formation

Tipped toward increased bone formation (correct)

Sudden cessation of bone formation

Balanced bone metabolism

Which demographic tends to be more affected by Diffuse Sclerosing Osteomyelitis?

Middle-aged females (correct)

Young adults

Elderly males

Children

What is the characteristic radiographic feature of Garre's Osteomyelitis?

Onion skin appearance (correct)

Sequestration and periosteal new bone

Mixed osteolytic and sclerotic bone

Cotton wool appearance

What is a common clinical feature associated with Diffuse Sclerosing Osteomyelitis?

Trismus and paresthesia Signup and view all the answers

Which radiographic feature is NOT associated with Diffuse Sclerosing Osteomyelitis?

Cystic lesions Signup and view all the answers

What type of bone pattern is produced in Diffuse Sclerosing Osteomyelitis?

Sclerotic bone pattern Signup and view all the answers

Which type of osteomyelitis occurs after bone has been exposed to therapeutic doses of radiation or cancer-related medication?

Diffuse Sclerosing Osteomyelitis Signup and view all the answers

What clinical feature may be observed in Radiation/Medication induced Osteomyelitis?

Purulent discharge through the skin Signup and view all the answers

What radiographic feature is common in Radiation/Medication induced Osteomyelitis and Chronic Osteomyelitis?

Sequestra Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom associated with patients suffering from osteomyelitis?

Paresthesia Signup and view all the answers

In Case 1, what did the patient report about the tooth that was restored 4 years ago?

It had a deep filling due to a deep cavity Signup and view all the answers

What type of lesion did the patient in Case 1 present with?

Inflammatory lesion Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common location for sclerosing osteitis radiographic features?

Below the apex of mandibular first molar Signup and view all the answers

Which clinical feature is associated with pericoronitis?

Pain and Trismus Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of sclerosing osteitis on surrounding structures?

No effect on lamina dura or PDL Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is predominantly affected by sclerosing osteitis?

<20 years Signup and view all the answers

In pericoronitis, what radiographic changes are observed in the early stages?

Radiolucency adjacent to the crown Signup and view all the answers

What type of bacteria and patient profile is more likely to present with a sclerosing form of osteomyelitis?

Low-virulent bacteria and young immunocompetent patients Signup and view all the answers