Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 64, Issue 2 , Pages 223-229 , February 2006

Panoramic Imaging of the Temporomandibular Joint: An Experimental Study Using Cadaveric Skulls

This paper was presented at the IADR/AADR/CADR 83rd General Session, Baltimore, MD, March 10, 2005.

  • Steven D. Fallon, DMD

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice, Annapolis, MD; Formerly, Chief Resident in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, Richmond, VA.
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  • Gabriel W. Fritz, DDS

      Affiliations

    • First Year Resident, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, Richmond, VA.
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  • Daniel M. Laskin, DDS, MS

      Affiliations

    • Professor and Chairman Emeritus, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, Richmond, VA.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr Laskin: Virginia Commonwealth University, 520 North 12th Street, Lyons Bldg, Room 239, Richmond, VA 23298

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PII: S0278-2391(05)01672-1

doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2005.10.035

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 64, Issue 2 , Pages 223-229 , February 2006

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