Journal of Disability and Oral Health

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Cover Date:
December 2016
Print ISSN:
1470-8558
Vol:
17
Issue:
4

The use of lateral oblique radiographs in dental treatment planning for patients with special needs

Abstract
This case series describes four cases on the use of oblique lateral radiographs as an alternative technique where
intra-oral radiographs or an orthopantomogram (OPG) are not possible due to the patients’ physical and/or
intellectual disabilities. The cases represent patients across different age-groups (25-83 years), medical conditions
(autism, dementia, intellectual disability) and varying clinical situations (assessment of third molars, decision to
restore or extract teeth). The oblique lateral radiographs provided adequate radiographic information to confirm
diagnosis and treatment. Due to the very short time exposure needed, oblique lateral radiographs are good alternatives to OPGs and still have a significant role in the diagnosis, treatment planning and therefore treatment outcomes for patients with special needs.

Key words: Radiographs, special needs, diagnosis, treatment planning

10.443/JDOH/Pradhan_05

Article Price
£15.00
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Page Start
154
Page End
158
Authors
A Pradhan, M Gryst

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