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Bilal Ozmen1, Nazlı Basak Ayna1
1Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Samsun, Turkey.
Acta Stomatologica Croatica
|April 2, 2024
Summary
Occlusal radiographs are valuable for diagnosing dental trauma and anomalies in children. This study found they are most frequently used for permanent dentition trauma, primary dentition injuries, and identifying dental anomalies.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Oral Radiology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Dental radiographs are essential for pediatric oral healthcare.
- Periapical and panoramic radiographs are common, while occlusal radiographs serve specific diagnostic needs in children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To retrospectively analyze the indications for using occlusal radiographs in pediatric patients.
- To identify the primary reasons for obtaining occlusal radiographs in children aged 1-13 years.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective evaluation of 359 occlusal radiographs from 354 pediatric patients (aged 1-13 years).
- Exclusion of patients with syndromes associated with cleft lip/palate or dental anomalies.
- Data collected from the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic of Ondokuz Mayıs University.
Main Results:
- Occlusal radiographs were most frequently indicated for dental trauma in permanent dentition (156 cases).
- Other common reasons included injuries in primary dentition (68 cases) and diagnosis of dental anomalies (57 cases).
- Maxillary occlusal radiographs were more common (312) than mandibular (37) or both (5).
Conclusions:
- Occlusal radiographs are indicated for specific situations in pediatric dentistry.
- They are particularly effective for detecting and diagnosing injuries to both primary and permanent teeth in children.
