| Accuracy of orthognathic evaluation using telemedicine technology. | |
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PMID: 9710647 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: Telemedicine technology has the ability to project highly specialized medical and dental expertise anywhere in the world. This is particularly important to many small, isolated communities that do not have access to medical and dental specialists. Telemedicine also has the potential to reduce unnecessary travel, time away from work, and unneeded hospital admissions. For this technology to be successful, however, clinicians need to have confidence in its capabilities. This study was conducted to determine the accuracy of an orthognathic evaluation using telemedicine. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirteen patients were randomly selected for review by two surgeons each using telemedicine and clinical examinations. Clinically acceptable differences were established, and the results of the two examination methods were compared. RESULTS: A main effect of the examination method was observed in 7 of the 18 continuous measurements taken. Examination of the absolute value of the within-subject difference between the two examination methods demonstrated that the mean absolute difference was statistically different from zero for 13 of 18 measurements taken. CONCLUSIONS: These data demonstrate that a relatively accurate orthognathic examination can be performed with this technology. With this in mind, clinicians may feel comfortable using this technology for other clinical applications. |
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Authors:
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D A Baur; A E Pusateri; V L Kudryk; R Jordan; C Ringgold; R Vandre; T Baker |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Telemedicine journal : the official journal of the American Telemedicine Association Volume: 4 ISSN: 1078-3024 ISO Abbreviation: Telemed J Publication Date: 1998 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-12-08 Completed Date: 1998-12-08 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9507612 Medline TA: Telemed J Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 153-60 Citation Subset: IM |
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Dept. of Surgery, U.S. Army Dental Research Detachment, Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, IL, USA. |
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Adult Cephalometry Chi-Square Distribution Confidence Intervals Evaluation Studies as Topic Female Humans Male Malocclusion / diagnosis*, physiopathology Medical History Taking Physical Examination Remote Consultation* / instrumentation, methods Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / diagnosis Video Recording / instrumentation, methods |
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