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R V Hurst

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PubMed1979

Interobserver reliability in xeroradiographic cephalometry.

Observer agreement on cephalometric landmarks was compared between xeroradiographs and conventional radiographs of twenty-nine patients. Of fourteen landmarks evaluated, four (condylion, infradentale, Ptm, and ANS) demonstrated clinical significance in favor of the xeroradiograph. In addition, six other landmarks favored the xeroradiograph but not to the degree of statistical significance.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1978

Landmark identification accuracy in xeroradiographic cephalometry.

Identification accuracy of fourteen cephalometric landmarks was compared between xeroradiographic cephalograms and conventional cephalograms. Four landmarks--point A, upper incisor tip, infradentale, and menton--were more accurately determined on the xeroradiograph, while two landmarks--point B and condylion--were more accurately determined on the conventional cephalogram. Although not conclusively demonstrated in this study, the xeroradiograph does appear to offer more clarity and detail than the conventional cephalogram. Further investigation of this new diagnostic medium will be necessary before its true significance to dentistry can be evaluated.

Cephalometry↗
PubMed1978

Survey of state funds available for rehabilitation of patients with cleft lip/palate.

An effort was made to determine the amount of funds budgeted in each of the 50 U.S. states for total rehabilitation of patients with cleft lip and/or cleft palate. Questionnaires were sent following a pilot letter to the directors of each state Department of Health. Total funds per patient ranged from $17,442 for Delaware to a low of $426 for Wisconsin. Dental funds per patient ranged from $4,214 dollars for Wyoming to a low of $192 for New York.

Cleft Lip↗
PubMed1977

Holography in dentistry.

Holograms were made that recorded on a single piece of film an entire study case in three dimensions. Other applications of holography in dentistry are discussed. On a qualitative basis, it appears that holography has potential application in many fields of dentistry. However, a number of problems must be resolved before holography will find its way into the dental practice.

Dentistry↗