Apical Infection

Periapical Radiolucency Explained: Causes, Diagnosis, and Fastest Treatment for Apical Infection

Severity: 
Critical
Teeth Problems: 
Apical Infection
Bone infection (osteomyelitis)
Bone loss

Periapical Radiolucency Case: Apical Infection, Bone Loss, and 14-Day Healing Guide

FULL ANALYSIS (X-RAY INTERPRETATION)

1. Radiolucent Lesion at the Apex

Both Image A and Image B show a dark, well-defined radiolucent area surrounding the root apex of one of the anterior teeth. This appearance is consistent with:

  • Periapical abscess

  • Periapical cyst

  • Chronic apical granuloma

  • Chronic apical periodontitis

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