Descriptive terminology of the mandible.
There is a considerable anomaly in the use of descriptive terms relating to the mandible. This ambiguity poses a potential risk of misinterpretation of patient's records and publications. Recommendations are made to improve clarity and avoid confusion.
Mahmood
Shaukat
S
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Monklands Hospital, Airdrie, Scotland, UK. shaukat@dr.com
Philip
Sara
S
D003142:Communication; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D009626:Terminology as Topic