title: The transcranial radiograph. The diagnostic difference between 'corrected' vs 'uncorrected' films.
abstract: This article explains the advantages and limitations of the transcranial radiograph. The use of the Submental Vertex Radiograph to obtain the proper angulation of the central ray of the x-ray beam is covered in a step by step manner. It goes on to explain the difference between "Corrected" and "Uncorrected" films. It is the author's hope that this article will help improve the practitioners in-office radiographic technique through the use of the TCD and corrected transcranials, thus improving the diagnostic information he obtains. This will lead to more appropriate therapy for the orthopedic/orthodontic and the Temporomandibular Dysfunction patient.
authors.forename: W S
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Bledsoe
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography / Q000379:methods*; D012886:Skull / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*