Orthodontic Residents' Indications for Use of the Lateral TMJ Tomogram and the Posteroanterior Cephalogram.

Luke, Larry S.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ539605

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1997

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ISSN: ISSN-0022-0337

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Orthodontic Residents' Indications for Use of the Lateral TMJ Tomogram and the Posteroanterior Cephalogram.

Luke, Larry S.; And Others

Journal of Dental Education, v61 n1 p29-36 Jan 1997

A study of 144 patients assigned to eight orthodontic residents over two years found residents requested lateral tomograms of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) 28% of the time, commonly citing TMJ clicking, pain, and medico-legal protection. Posteroanterior cephalograms were ordered 26% of the time, commonly for facial asymmetry and maxillary airway anatomy. Implications for teaching treatment selection criteria are discussed. (Author/MSE)

Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Clinical Diagnosis, Dental Schools, Dentistry, Graduate Students, Graduate Study, Higher Education, Laboratory Procedures, Professional Education

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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