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Numb Chin Syndrome: A Signal of Underlying Concern

Norma J. Chapa
American Dental Hygienists' Association December 2014, 88 (6) 348-352;
Norma J. Chapa
RDH, BSDH
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    Periapicals From Partial Full Mouth Series on the Patient's Initial Complaints of Numbness

    Top: Lower left premolar (left) and molar view (right) Bottom: Enlarged view of lower left molar

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    Panoramic Radiograph Taken on a Follow-Up Visit Exhibiting Idiopathic Osteosclerosis on the Opposing Side (Noted in Red)

    Idiopathic osteosclerosis noted in red. No pathology for numbness noted for the left side.

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    Periapical Taken 5 Months after Figure 1

    Moth-eaten borders and apical root resorption affecting and surrounding tooth #18

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    An Enlarged Section of the Pre-Surgical Panoramic Radiograph, Taken 5 Months after Initial Complaints of Numbness

    Affected area noted in red circle

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