A Trans-Orbital Projection for Radiological Evaluation of the Maxillary First Molar Tooth in Dogs

Abstract

A new extraoral radiology technique is described. The trans-orbital projection provides valuable information to assist in diagnosis of attachment loss and periapical pathology adjacent to the maxillary first molar tooth in dogs. It is an easy and quick supplement to the full mouth radiographic evaluation of the canine patient.

Keywords

radiography molar dog projections transorbital

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