title: Absorbed radiation doses in transcranial temporomandibular joint radiography.
abstract: Lateral transcranial radiographs are commonly used to evaluate TMJ morphology and function. This study evaluated the use of four TMJ positioners in controlling the amount of radiation absorbed at predetermined sites on a phantom head. Use of positioners and collimators can reduce the amount of radiation exposure.
authors.forename: T S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Saini
authors.forename: W G
authors.initials: WG
authors.lastname: Fischer
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Verbin
mesh_terms: D001853:Bone Marrow / Q000528:radiation effects; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000528:radiation effects; D006801:Humans; D008348:Manikins; D008722:Methods; D010902:Pituitary Gland / Q000528:radiation effects; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011859:Radiography; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000528:radiation effects; D013819:Thermoluminescent Dosimetry; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000528:radiation effects