title: [Radiological examination of the temporo-mandibular joint. Basic principles (author's transl)].
abstract: Radiological examination of the temporo-mandibular joint remains technically difficult. Standard views using usual X-ray techniques are inadequate. Preference must be given to selective tomography (sagittal, frontal or even axial) after determination of the axis of the condyles on a Hirtz position film. In certain cases, arthrography may also make it possible to define the contours of joint surfaces not seen on plain films. Radiocinematography is little used.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008722:Methods; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014056:Tomography, X-Ray / Q000379:methods
vernacular_title: L'examen radiologique de l'articulation temporo-mandibulaire. Principes fondamentaux.