[Diagnosis of diseases in the maxillo-facial region]

Stomatol DDR. 1989 Nov;39(11):761-4.
[Article in German]

Abstract

The clinical diagnosis of 3,943 patients was examinated, only in 45% of the cases the diagnosis was correct, in 23% we found a false diagnosis specially in tumor-like lesions and diseases of the oral mucosa but too in dental infections and zysts. This study mediates centres of gravity in the medical training and further education.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Maxillofacial Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Mouth Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity