The radiographic view of choice for diagnosing horizontally favourable/unfavourable fracture is ___________.
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OPG
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occlusal
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lateral oblique view
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transpharyngeal
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The term horizontally favourable/unfavourable fracture is defined from the viewpoint of the observer and with respect to potential for displacement exhibited by the posterior fragment.
Therefore, horizontally unfavourable facture extends from the upper border (occlusal) of mandible downwards and backwards whereas horizontally favourable fracture extends from the upper border (occlusal) of the mandible downwards and forwards
These terms relate to the line of fracture at the angle ion. To get a clearer view, lateral oblique x-ray will be of choice.
(If lateral oblique x-ray is not there in the option, then OPG will be the second best option.)