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Laser Doppler flowmetry: an aid in differential diagnosis of apical radiolucencies

N P Chandler et al. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 1999 May.

Abstract

The case of a patient having 2 teeth with associated apical radiolucencies that responded to conventional pulp tests is presented. A decision was made to reexamine the patient at intervals rather than perform root canal treatment. During a recall visit, use of an available laser Doppler flowmeter allowed detection of blood flow within the affected teeth. A diagnosis of periapical cemental dysplasia (cementoma) was made.

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