Asymmetric widening of the periodontal ligament around two or more teeth is seen in_______________?
Correct answer: B. osteosarcoma
- A. metastatic breast carcinoma
- B. osteosarcoma
- C. paget's disease
- D. Fibrous dysplasia
Explanation
Asymmetric widening of the periodontal ligament involving multiple adjacent teeth is a classic radiographic warning sign of osteosarcoma. It reflects tumour infiltration around the periodontal ligament and is more characteristic than the changes of Paget disease or fibrous dysplasia.
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