A panoramic radiographic analysis of Air Force basic trainees.
In a comprehensive study of 1,059 panoramic radiographs of Air Force recruits, the following findings were noted: 10% of the recruits had no restorations, no radiographic decay, and no teeth missing; 10% had at least one endodontically treated teeth; and 5% had at least one metallic crown. The typical recruit averaged five restorations, one impaction, and one missing tooth.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000337:Aerospace Medicine; D004245:DMF Index; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D006801:Humans; D008885:Military Dentistry; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D014076:Tooth Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014481:United States