Periodontal ligament widening

Last revised by David Luong on 12 Jul 2021

Periodontal ligament widening can be a finding which can present on OPG and facial bone CT imaging and can occur in several situations. 

The normal width range is usually between 0.15-0.21 mm (may decrease with age).

Conditions associated with widening are varied and can include:

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