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Panoramic Radiograph of the case. Enlargement of mandibular canal in both sides.
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The mandibular canal and mental foramen presented inferior-superior enlargement, bilaterally (Figure 1).
Teleradiograph; the enlargement is also observed.
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The lateral teleradiography also demonstrated the mandibular canal enlargement, beginning in the retromolar trigone and affecting the mandibular ramus (Figure 2).
CBCT panoramic slice.
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The radiolucent unilocular fusiform areas apparently were unconnected with the teeth or root tips (Figures 3, 4, and 5).
CBCT axial slice demonstrating rupture of the mandibular cortex.
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The radiolucent unilocular fusiform areas apparently were unconnected with the teeth or root tips (Figures 3, 4, and 5).
Frontal slice; enlargement of mental foramen.
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The radiolucent unilocular fusiform areas apparently were unconnected with the teeth or root tips (Figures 3, 4, and 5).