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Incidental findings of posterior arch defects of the atlas in orthodontic patients: A case series.
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American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics [Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop] 2020 Jul; Vol. 158 (1), pp. 35-39. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 May 21. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Introduction: Congenital defects of the posterior arch of atlas are uncommon anomalies that may go unnoticed. Radiographs and cone-beam computed tomography scans made for orthodontic purposes often show the atlas; therefore, these rare defects might first be noted as incidental findings on orthodontic records.<br />Methods: A series of 7 cases of posterior arch defects of atlas (C1) that were detected during routine radiographic examination are presented here.<br />Results: The distribution of the defects was as follows: type A, 2; type B, 1; type C, none; type D, 1; and type E, 3.<br />Conclusion: As the potential complications associated with these defects may be quite concerning, a thorough analysis of the radiographs for these defects is imperative.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 American Association of Orthodontists. All rights reserved.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1097-6752
- Volume :
- 158
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 32448569
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajodo.2019.07.012