Recall (18 Month): Radiolucency after Orthognathic Surgery

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Terry Pannkuk, DDS, MScD – Instructional, Recall Observations

Do large lesions heal predictably with nonsurgical endodontic therapy?

Patient: Athletic 38 year old male in excellent health

Chief Complaint: Asymptomatic, radiolucency (mandibular right second molar) found by referring dentist on routine radiographic exam

Dental History: Orthognathic surgery peformed six years earlier with no radiolucency evident 2 years prior.

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