title: [Panoramic zonography in the diagnosis of TMJ fractures].
abstract: The radiological diagnosis of fractures of the mandibular condyle may be quite difficult. In a study of 237 patients the value of panoramic zonography is evaluated. Advantages of the new method are orthoradial projection, examination in a supine position, and good visibility of the anatomical structures in the TMJ-S and TMJ-PA program. Radiation doses in conventional radiography are 40-60 times higher than in panoramic zonography. High resolution CT should be reserved for special indications.
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Mund-Kiefer-Gesichtschirurgie der Universität Heidelberg.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Herrmann
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zöller
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic / Q000379:methods*; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000293:injuries*
vernacular_title: Die Zonographie zur Diagnostik der Kiefergelenksfrakturen.