Focal cemento-osseous dysplasia (FCOD) typically unilaterally, predominantly affecting the posterior mandible within tooth-bearing areas of the jaws. The condition exhibits a higher prevalence among females and is frequently diagnosed between the third and fifth decades of life. The aim of this case report is to present an incidentally diagnosed case of FCOD in an unusual localization. A 49-year-old female patient referred to the doctors for prosthetic treatment. During the routine examination, panoramic radiograph showed that a well-defined radiopaque lesion located at the apices of the right maxillary second molar tooth. Notably, the tooth exhibited vitality in the electric pulp test and remained asymptomatic upon percussion. Subsequent Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) imaging was conducted, and upon reviewing the patient's historical radiographs, FCOD was diagnosed. This case underscores the significance of panoramic examinations in identifying asymptomatic lesions and preventing potential complications.
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