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Twenty classic signs in oral and maxillofacial radiology

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Teachers of radiology often employ the use of classic signs to help learners identify the typical appearance of various pathologies. This article is a compendium of simply-described classic signs in oral and maxillofacial radiology, including their use in differential diagnoses.

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  1. Department of Oral Health Practice, Division of Oral Medicine, Diagnosis and Radiology, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, 800 Rose Street, Room MN-320, Lexington, KY, 40536-0297, USA

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Omami, G. Twenty classic signs in oral and maxillofacial radiology. Oral Radiol 35, 3–10 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11282-018-0351-y

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