Case Study #16Case Study #16Yes, that is the zygoma, also known as the zygomatic bone, cheek bone or malar bone. Notice that it is made up of dense cortical bone.
Remember that the “J” or “U” shaped radiopacity at the right side of the zygoma is the zygomatic process of the maxilla. It is a bony projection of the maxilla that is comprised of dense cortical bone. It can be seen clearly on this edentulous radiograph.
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