Different foreign bodies may cause focal radiopacities.
The radiographic appearance depends on the nature of foreign body, its density and its location.
Case 1
Examples of common foreign bodies seen in panoramic images, caused by jewellery or other objects.
Necklace, Nose piercing, Tong piercing, Lead apron, Hair clip
Case 2
Ιntraoral radiography. Examples of common artefacts caused by jewellery or spectacles.
Case 3
Wire in the tongue.
Case 4
A gun shot case (Courtesy of Prof. CJ Nortje, University of Stellenbosch, S. Africa).
Case 5
Knife stuck in the face (Courtesy of Prof. CJ Nortje, University of Stellenbosch, S. Africa)
