title: Localization of impacted teeth utilizing inherent panoramic distortions.
abstract: Distortions in the size of images seen on panoramic radiographs can assist the clinician in determining the site of impacted teeth in relation to the dental arch. Application of this principle can often eliminate the necessity for additional radiographic views and prevent exposure of the patient to unnecessary radiation.
authors.affiliation: Division of Diagnostic Sciences, School of Dental and Oral Surgery, Columbia University, New York, NY.
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Serman
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Buch
mesh_terms: D003481:Cuspid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003724:Dental Arch / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement; D011858:Radiographic Magnification; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*