[Radiologic examination of the temporomandibular joint. 1. One plane radiographs]

A knowledge of the anatomic form and relationship of the components of the temporomandibular joint is an important factor in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of temporomandibular joint disturbances. Radiographs of the temporomandibular joint in one plane are the simplest, fastest and easiest way to obtain certain information of temporomandibular joint components. Form and location of the temporomandibular joint are the limiting factors, in the radiological examination of this part of the human body. Different techniques for obtaining the optimal one plane radiograph have been developed to solve this problem. Each of these techniques depicts a different part of the joint. Thus, no method is superior to any other, and none is suitable for all situations.