Condensing osteitis is an area of bone sclerosis under teeth which show signs of inflammation. The most common site is near premolars and molars. On radiographs, condensing osteitis appears a radiopaque or lighter area around the roots of a tooth. There is no associated bone expansion
References
- Kahn, Michael A. Basic Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. Volume 1. 2001.
