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Best radiographic study?

Patient struck on the chin (suspected condylar/mandibular fracture).

  1. CBCT (cone-beam CT)
  2. Bitewing radiographs
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Correct answer: A. CBCT (cone-beam CT)

Suspected condylar/mandibular fracture → CBCT for 3-D evaluation.
  • A. Correct. CBCT provides 3-D assessment ideal for condylar/mandibular fractures.
  • B. Bitewings show crowns/interproximal areas, useless for jaw fractures.

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