Abstract
Soft tissue calcification is common and has a range of causes. Calcified tissues in the face and neck can produce radiopacities on dental imaging, which, in some cases, could be mistaken for radiopaque lesions within the jaws. This article describes some of the most common radiopacities, with examples of their typical appearances on dental radiographs and brief comments on their clinical relevance and suggested management.
It is important to distinguish between soft tissue radiopacities and radiopaque lesions of the jaws as these have different management.