Computed tomography of the temporo-mandibular joint

• Published in: Computerized radiology Vol. 8; no. 4; pp. 211 - 216
• Main Authors: Avrahami, Elieser, Horowitz, Isaac, Cohn, Dan F.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elmsford, NY Elsevier Ltd 01.07.1984; Pergamon Press
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Ankylosis - diagnostic imaging; Biological and medical sciences; Computerized tomography (CT); False Negative Reactions; Female; Humans; Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects); Male; Mandibular condyle; Mandibular Condyle - diagnostic imaging; Mandibular Condyle - injuries; Mandibular Fractures - diagnostic imaging; Mandibular Injuries - diagnostic imaging; Medical sciences; Middle Aged; Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology. Orbit; Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry; Temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ); Temporomandibular Joint - diagnostic imaging; Temporomandibular Joint - injuries; Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - diagnostic imaging; Tomography, X-Ray Computed; Computerized tomography (CT); Temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ); Mandibular condyle; Human; Radiodiagnosis; Indication; Stomatology; Computerized processing; Temporomandibular joint; Computerized axial tomography
• ISSN: 0730-4862; 1878-3104
• DOI: 10.1016/0730-4862(84)90125-2

Computed tomography (CT) of the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) has only been occasionally reported. As CT techniques improve, more detailed information is available. Though conventional radiography of the TMJ can supply sufficient diagnostic detail, it may well be replaced by CT as a preliminary examination, as it is able to offer more information with less radiation and minimal patient discomfort.