Radiographic Position of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars and Their Association with Pathological Conditions

Figure 6

Radiographic signs showing close relation between the mandibular third molar and the mandibular canal. (a) Darkening of root. (b) Dark and bifid apex of root. (c) Narrowing of the canal. (d) Deflection of root. (e) Interruption of white line of the canal. (f) Narrowing of root. (g) Diversion of canal.

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