title: Diagnostic imaging of the temporomandibular joint.
abstract: This article reviews the more commonly used imaging techniques for examining the temporomandibular joint. Emphasis is placed on assessment of their accuracy as diagnostic tests for pain, dysfunction, and intracapsular disease processes.
authors.affiliation: Temporomandibular Disorders Clinic, Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Dixon
mesh_terms: D001175:Arthrography; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed