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CASE A
This 54-year-old female is undergoing orthodontic therapy in response to temporomandibular disorder (TMD). The maxillary orthodontic appliances were placed 18 months ago after an examination revealed various issues with malocclusion that were contributing to her chief complaint of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain and "sore jaws." (See Figure 6-31.)
-What is the most likely interpretation of the small radiolucency near the apex of the maxillary right first premolar, as identified by the arrow?

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This narrow radiolucent line with the appearance of a slightly rounded opening represents the typical appearance of a nutrient canal and foramen. Nutrient canals , the appearance of the foram ina , or both may be imaged as a very small radiolucent line and dot or oval when the angulation of the x-ray beam is directed to line up precisely with the angle of the canal within the bone.

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