title: Three-dimensional computed tomographic analysis of the normal temporomandibular joint.
abstract: Ten temporomandibular joints, obtained from three asymptomatic patients and two cadavers, were examined by three-dimensional computed tomography. The osseous components of the condylar process of the mandible and the glenoid fossa of the temporal bone were well visualized. The meniscus was visualized in both the closed- and the open-mouthed positions. Advantages and disadvantages of the technique are discussed.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kursunoglu
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kaplan
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Resnick
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Sartoris
mesh_terms: D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003626:Data Display; D006801:Humans; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*