If you’ve ever had oral X-rays taken at the dentist, chances are you’re familiar with the heavy, grey apron the hygienist briefly lays over your midsection. The lead apron has long been used to ...

Lead aprons and other lead shields provide “no additional benefit to the patient except for some psychological comfort,” said Mahadevappa Mahesh, a professor of radiology and cardiology at Johns ...

The nasopalatine canal, also known as the incisive canal, is a vital anatomical structure within the anterior maxilla, serving as a conduit between the nasal and oral cavities. It houses important ...

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