Journal of Disability and Oral Health
- 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
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- £15.00
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- Page Start
- 154
- Page End
- 158
- Authors
- A Pradhan, M Gryst
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