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KMID : 0896020100400010025
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Korean Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
2010 Volume.40 No. 1 p.25 ~ p.32
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Usefullness of panoramic radiograph for the improvement of periodic oral examination
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Shin Min-Jung
Choi Bo-Ram
Huh Kyung-Hoi
Lee Won-Jin
Heo Min-Suk
Lee Sam-Sun
Choi Soon-Chul
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy and utility of panoramic radiograph for the improvement of the periodic oral examinations.
Materials and Methods: Clinical examinations and panoramic examinations were done for the 242 subjects of oral examinations. The results of panoramic radiograph interpretation were compared with the clinical findings. Two questionnaires were created. One was carried out before the panoramic examination and the other done afterwards, to find out the subjects’ cognition and satisfaction for the clinical and panoramic examinations.
Results: 1. Panoramic findings showed a higher detection rate of 31.9% for periodontal diseases, and 23.1% for dental caries than clinical findings. 2. The additional abnormalities detected through panoramic examinations were impacted tooth in 81 subjects (33.6%), maxillary sinus abnormalities in 28 subjects (11.6%), condylar abnormalities in 5 subjects (2.1%), congenital and acquired dental anormalies in 59 subjects (24.5%), and other miscellaneous abnormalities in 34 subjects (14.1%). 3. 164 subjects (67.8%) were satisfied with the current periodic oral examination, and 75 subjects (31.1%) hoped for better accuracy. 4. In the first and second questionnaire, 154 subjects (67.0%) and 163 subjects (70.6%) responded respectively that panoramic examination was necessary, and 193 subjects (83.2%) responded that it actually helped.
Conclusion: The panoramic examination was revealed to improve the effectiveness of the periodic oral examination and to increase the satisfaction of the subjects of examination.
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KEYWORD
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Radiography, panoramic, Periodic oral examination
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