Where are carotid artery calcifications located if present on panoramic radiographs?
A) Adjacent to the internal carotid artery
B) Carotid bifurcation into the internal and external branches of the artery
C) Adjacent to the external carotid artery
D) Adjacent to the C2 vertebra
B
Explanation: A) Carotid artery calcifications can be observed in the region of the carotid bifurcation into the internal and external branches of the artery.
B) Carotid artery calcifications can be observed in the region of the carotid bifurcation into the internal and external branches of the artery.
C) Carotid artery calcifications can be observed in the region of the carotid bifurcation into the internal and external branches of the artery.
D) Carotid artery calcifications can be observed in the region of the carotid bifurcation into the internal and external branches of the artery.