[Lateral radiography of the temporomandibular joint with a new radiological device]

A lateral eccentric visualization of the temporo-mandibular joint is described using a new radiological arrangement. The exposures are made with the patient sitting and project the lateral aspect of the joint on to the picture plane, giving a symmetrical picture of the condyle, fossa mandibularis, tuberculum articulare and joint space. The exposure technique distinguishes itself by its simplicity and can be used in combination with every dental X-ray machine.