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Table 4 Number of incidental findings reasoned to require follow-up

From: The frequency and nature of incidental findings in large-field cone beam computed tomography scans of an orthodontic sample

Anatomic location

Incidental findings,n(%)

Findings requiring follow-up,n(%)

Cervical vertebrae

11 (1.3)

1 (0.1)

Dentoalveolar

124 (14.7)

19 (2.3)

Naso-oropharyngeal airway

356 (42.3)

23 (2.7)

Paranasal sinuses

260 (30.9)

22 (2.6)

Surrounding soft/hard tissues

34 (4.0)

11 (1.3)

Temporomandibular joint

54 (6.4)

18 (2.1)

Total

842 (100)

94 (11.2)