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| Fuentes,R; Engelke,W; Bustos,L; Oporto,G; Borie,E; Sandoval,P; Garay,I; Bizama,M; Borquez,P. |
| Among structural alterations that can be a risk factor for temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is condylar asymmetry. In order to measure the condylar asymmetry index in panoramic x-rays quantitatively, two methods have been proposed: those of Habets and Kjellberg. The aim of this study was to determine whether the x-ray method of measuring condylar asymmetries in orthopantomographies presents a minor tendency to error due to slight displacements of the head in the horizontal plane. 30 patients between 18 and 25 years of age were assessed. Each of them underwent three panoramic x-rays in three different positions: orthoradial, and at 5 and 10 horizontal angles. Then the Habets and Kjellberg measurements were taken. Habets' technique did not show any... |
| Tipo: Journal article |
Palavras-chave: Temporomandibular joint; Mandibular condyle; Temporomandibular joint disorders; Facial asymmetry. |
| Ano: 2011 |
URL: http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0717-95022011000300005 |
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