The effects of occlusal trauma may be evident on a radiograph as
a. a widening of the PDL space.
b. an excessive buildup of calculus.
c. dilacerations of the teeth roots.
d. furcation involvement.
a. The effect of traumatic occlusion's excessive forces on the supporting bone can be observed radiographically as a widening or triangulation of the PDL space. The widening created appears as a radiolucent base with the apex pointing toward the apex of the tooth.
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