Panoramic radiographs: necessary for edentulous patients?
With recent concern about the cumulative effects of radiation exposure, routine radiographic examination of edentulous patients is being questioned. While the present study reports a lower incidence of positive findings than previous panoramic surveys, we still find potentially complicating conditions. Radiographic examination of new edentulous patients still appears warranted.
Seals
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Department of Prosthodontics, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio Dental School 78284-7912.
Williams
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Jones
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*