title: Computed tomography of the masticatory system--a review.
abstract: Computed tomography (CT) is a practical method for evaluating the masticatory system, since it shows the bone structures and soft tissues at the same time. It enables one to measure the densities and dimensions of various tissues. All parts of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), condylar process, mandibular fossa and disc and the main masticatory muscles are well demonstrated by CT in projections which are not possible with other radiological methods.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics and Stomatognathic Physiology, University of Oulu, Finland.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Raustia
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pyhtinen
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D013284:Stomatognathic System / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed