Radiology · single question
A periapical shows a mesiodens between #8 and #9 in an asymptomatic patient. What is the first step in management?
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Correct answer: A. Take additional radiographs from different angles
- A. CORRECT. Localizing the mesiodens with additional angled or 3D imaging (tube shift, CBCT) guides safe management before any surgery.
- B. INCORRECT. Extraction without localization risks damage to adjacent roots.
- C. INCORRECT. Orthodontic referral alone skips the needed localization.
- D. INCORRECT. Monitoring without imaging gives no positional information.