title: An unusual soft tissue radiopacity--radiographic appearance of a dermal filler.
abstract: We present a case that describes the radiographic findings of Radiesse, a calcium hydroxyapatitie-based dermal filler. This dermal filler was detected during radiographic examination for implant treatment planning. This case illustrates the typical radiographic appearance of this material and the importance of differentiating it from pathological conditions.
authors.affiliation: Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Valiyaparambil
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Rengasamy
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Mallya
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000534:rehabilitation; D002610:Cheek / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D017886:Durapatite / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D017886:Durapatite