Imaging of the oral cavity

Abstract

The oral cavity is a challenging area in head and neck imaging because of its complex anatomy and the numerous pathophysiologies that involve its contents. This challenge is further compounded by the ubiquitous artifacts that arise from the dental amalgam, which compromise image quality. In this article, the anatomy of the oral cavity is discussed in brief, followed by a description of the imaging technique and some common pathologic abnormalities.

Keywords: Floor of mouth; Ludwig’s angina; Odontogenic lesions; Oral cavity carcinoma; Ranula.