Calcification of the jaw can be caused by several factors, including chronic inflammation, infection, or trauma to the area. Conditions such as osteoarthritis or certain metabolic disorders can also lead to abnormal calcium deposits in the jawbone. Additionally, calcification may occur as a result of aging or the presence of certain tumors. Poor dental hygiene and periodontal disease can further exacerbate calcification issues in the jaw.
Smoking or overdue pregnancy.
Can radiation therapy cause imflamation and calcification on breast mammeogram? No, it will not cause calcification, it causes something called radiation pneumonitis, its where the lung becomes too inflammed to be useful. I can be seen as a density on xrays but not as a calcification
Calcification can sometimes be reversible, depending on the type and extent of the calcification. For example, in cases of vascular calcification, addressing underlying risk factors like high cholesterol or hypertension may help reduce calcified deposits. However, in other situations, such as bone calcification due to injury or disease, the process may not be reversible. Ultimately, the reversibility of calcification depends on the specific circumstances and underlying causes.
fossil calcification is when the calcium in a bone intergests and causes the bone to rott away. the calcium in a bone desintergrates leaving only the fossil behind.
Testicular calcification is a build up of tiny bits of calcium in the testicles. Nobody knows what causes it and researchers think it affects 2 to 6 percent of men.
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Costochondral calcification is the abnormal hardening or calcification of the cartilage that connects the ribs to the breastbone (sternum). This condition can cause chest pain, difficulty breathing, and tenderness in the affected area. Treatment may involve pain management and addressing any underlying causes, such as inflammation or injury.
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calcification of the aorta inferiorly?
Scrotal Calcification is raised bumps on the scrotum. They are caused by Calcium in the body that has attached itself in the sensitive scrotal skin. This is NOT an STD. It is a rare skin disorder that is not contagious. less than 8% of the population has this disorder.
It is unlikely that the calcification will disappear.
the angle and relaxation of your jaw