Intraoral radiographic errors in films submitted for orthodontic consultation.
Radiographic surveys submitted by referring dentists to an orthodontic office for consultation are evaluated for their diagnostic value, and the observed errors are categorized as to technique, processing, and film-aging problems. The distribution of technique errors by anatomic location is identified. These results are compared with data from similar studies involving both dental and hygiene students.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003756:Dental Hygienists / Q000193:education; D004497:Education, Dental; D006801:Humans; D009970:Orthodontics; D011861:Radiography, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013335:Students, Dental; D013674:Technology, Dental / Q000193:education