How does the lateral fossa appear on a dental radiograph?

What will be an ideal response?


As a radiolucency between the maxillary lateral incisor and canine teeth. As there is decreased bone thickness between the maxillary lateral incisor and canine, more radiation penetrates this region and passes through to the film.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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