Imaging modalities for temporomandibular joint disorders: an update
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Imaging of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Complicated anatomical configuration of the temporomandibular joint was the reason for developing standardized radiographic techniques which would provide accurate anatomical images. Tomography provides excellent bony details but no in formation of the soft tissue component of the joint. This technique is useful in demonstrating suspected hypoplasia, hypertrophy or malformation of the condyles,...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Medicine and Pharmacy Reports
سال: 2018
ISSN: 2668-0572,2602-0807
DOI: 10.15386/cjmed-970