Comparison of four different methods of evaluation on axially corrected tomograms of the condyle/fossa relationship.
One hundred temporomandibular joints of 50 dry skulls were used to determine whether there was a statistically significantly difference among four different techniques that were employed to assess the condyle/fossa relationship on axially corrected tomograms. A two-way analysis of variance was performed and the results indicated that: (1) a highly significant difference in the condyle/fossa relationship existed (p = 0.002) among the various skulls and (2) no significant difference existed between the four techniques employed to assess the condyle/fossa relationship (p = 1).
Karpac
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Department of Orthodontics, Ohio State University, College of Dentistry, Columbus.
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Williams
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D000704:Analysis of Variance; D001175:Arthrography / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D011857:Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014056:Tomography, X-Ray / Q000379:methods*