Radiology · single question
A radiograph shows multiple small tooth-like radiopaque structures in the anterior mandible. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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Correct answer: A. Compound odontoma
- A. CORRECT. Compound odontomas show multiple small tooth-like denticles and favor the anterior jaws.
- B. INCORRECT. A complex odontoma is a disorganized radiopaque mass without tooth-like forms and favors posterior areas.
- C. INCORRECT. Cementoblastoma is a single radiopaque mass fused to a root.
- D. INCORRECT. An osteoma is dense bone without tooth-like structures.