Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 75, Issue 5 , Pages 529-533 , May 1996

Magnetic resonance imaging findings in asymptomatic volunteers and symptomatic patients with temporomandibular disorders

  • R.H Tallents, DDS, MS (Professor)

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr. Ross H. Tallents 1333 Lake Ave. Rochester, NY 14613
    • Department of Orthodontics, Eastman Dental Center Rochester, N.Y., USA
    • Department of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Eastman Dental Center Rochester, N.Y., USA
    • Department of Prosthodontics, Eastman Dental Center Rochester, N.Y., USA
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  • R.W Katzberg, MD (Professor)

      Affiliations

    • Diagnostic Radiology, University of California at Davis Medical Center Sacramento, Calif., USA
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  • W Murphy, BS (Computer Programmer)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Biostatistics, Eastman Dental Center Rochester, N.Y., USA
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  • H Proskin, BS (Coordinator)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Biostatistics, Eastman Dental Center Rochester, N.Y., USA

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☆ Presented before the Academy of Prosthodontics, Orlando, Florida, May 1994.

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Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 75, Issue 5 , Pages 529-533 , May 1996

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