Man, 17 y.o. Referred to assess possible right condylar hyperplasia. Results: temporomandibular joints are normal. Increased radiotracer uptake in the third mandibular molar bilaterally (wisdom teeth) is observed (Red arrows). Patient with pain due to wisdom teeth.
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