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Advanced maxillofacial imaging for temporomandibular disorder in special needs patients
Author(s) -
Chompunud Na Ayudhya Chalatip,
Granquist Eric J.,
Mupparapu Mel,
Sollecito Thomas P.,
Stoopler Eric T.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
special care in dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.328
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 1754-4505
pISSN - 0275-1879
DOI - 10.1111/scd.12289
Subject(s) - medicine , temporomandibular disorder , temporomandibular joint , oral and maxillofacial surgery , special needs , dentistry , physical examination , population , orthodontics , radiology , psychiatry , environmental health
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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