Diagnosis is important so that the treating doctor does not confuse it for another periapical disease such as rarefying osteitis or condensing osteitis. Incorrect diagnosis could lead to unnecessary root canal treatments. It can be diagnosed by radiographic appearance. Confirming the tooth is vital, as is noting the demographic (African American females).
Cemento-osseous dysplasia
Metaphyseal dysplasia
Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia
Spondylo-meta-epiphyseal dysplasia
Radial dysplasia
Dysostosis
Achondroplasia
Otospondylomegaepiphyseal dysplasia