posted on Mar, 9 2021 @ 11:53 PM
a reply to:
RichardCorben
Richard; Just came upon this post..... As a Dentist in practice for over 35 years, I have seen multiple foreign metallic objects in radiographs! Most
are easily explained (BBs/buckshot, Bullet fragments/shrapnel, Pieces of broken fillings that had fallen into fresh extraction sites, unretrived
broken surgical instruments during extraction procedures, etc.)
A pano is essentially a 2D 'slice' around the face, and it is sometimes difficult to accurately determine exact position or size of objects that may
not be in the focal trough of the exposure.
The best way to accurately determine size, shape, and exact position within a few microns is with a dental cone beam CT scan. Though not yet common,
most all oral surgeons, as well as most dentists that place DENTAL implants should have a CBCT scanner in their office, or can refer to a radiologic
center to have an image exposed. This would possibly help identify the object, and maybe provide some peace of mind.
Namaste, and good luck!
edit on 9-3-2021 by erbdds because: fix a spelling cavity