Systematic Differential Diagnosis of Periapical Radiolucencies: A Case Based Review
Date:
Friday, November 13, 2026
Registration & Breakfast: 7:30 am
Lecture: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch Provided
Location:
University of Pittsburgh Scaife Hall Room 4565
3550 Terrace Street , Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania, 15262, USA
Tuition & CE:
Tuition: $99
4 CE Credits
Subject code: 070 Endodontics
Course Description
Endodontics is about more than saving teeth. It is easy to assume that any radiolucency associated with pain is of pulpal origin, especially if the tooth has a significant restorative history. However, numerous non-inflammatory pathologies of variable clinical significance can be identified in the periapical region. Differentiating the typical endodontic presentation from that of a more insidious etiology is of critical importance to ensure ideal management and outcome. This discussion, based exclusively on clinical cases, will cover a variety of bone abnormalities to review the most relevant oral pathologies every endodontist needs to recognize and manage.
Course Objectives:
- Recognize the limits of available technology and issues related to pulp testing and radiographic imaging.
- Incorporate a systematic method to formulate a differential diagnosis of radiographic lesions found in the periradicular areas.
- Discuss the radiographic changes consistent with non-inflammatory etiologies and recognize when referral for biopsy is indicated.
- Describe how the growth pattern of the various pathologies affects clinical management and recurrence rate.
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