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A healthy 41-year-old female presents to the office for a routine exam and checkup. Her health history was normal, and she reported no major concerns or issues. Radiographic examination revealed a large, radiopaque mass just distal to the apical third of tooth No. 20. The area was not tender to palpation, and the tooth tested vital and WNL. What are your differentials and subsequent recommended course of action?
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This article first appeared in the newsletter, DE's Breakthrough Clinical with Stacey Simmons, DDS. Subscribe here.