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Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology
Published on: August 22, 2022
Advanced maxillofacial imaging for temporomandibular disorder in special needs patients
Chalatip Chompunud Na Ayudhya1, Eric J Granquist2, Mel Mupparapu3
1Senior Resident, Department of Oral Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Abstract:
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is prevalent in special needs patients. Clinical examination of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) complex and imaging in this patient population can be challenging due to patient disposition and cooperation. We report a case of a 29-year-old male with neurologic and behavioral special needs who required advanced maxillofacial imaging for a suspected TMD under general anesthesia, which has not been reported previously. This article intends to serve as a resource for health care providers who may encounter similar clinical situations.
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