Lateral transcranial radiography of temporomandibular joints. Part I: Validity in skulls and patients.
Left and right TMJs of 10 skulls and 15 patients (50 TMJs) were studied by means of OLTP and tomography to establish optimal condylar position in the glenoid fossae at maximum dental intercuspation. Two OLTP examinations of each joint were made and individualized by submental X ray and by fluoroscopy. A comparison of the recorded data showed fluoroscopy to give the better result. According to this study, OLTP individualized by fluoroscopy may be a useful tool in the determination of condylar position.
Department of Prosthodontics, University of Turin, School of Dentistry, Torino, Italy.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002508:Cephalometry / Q000295:instrumentation; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014056:Tomography, X-Ray