Hypercementosis is distinguished from other radiopacities in bone by the absence of the periodontal ligament space.

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Hypercementosis is characterized by the excessive formation of cementum on the tooth roots, and it does not lead to the absence of the periodontal ligament space. The periodontal ligament space typically remains visible on radiographs, helping to distinguish hypercementosis from other radiopacities in bone.

Hypercementosis Is Distinguished from Other Radiopacities in Bone by the Absence