Exposure - Temporomandibular Joints (TMJ)

This page contains radiographic exposure values Adult - Temporomandibular Joints (TMJ) Region View kVp mAS Cassette Grid Distance TMJ Lateral Oblique 60 16 Regular Yes 100 - 115cm (40 inches) AP Axial (Towne) - mouth open 75 20 Regular Yes 100 - 115cm (40 inches) Orthopantogram (OPG) Regular TMJ specific views using an OPG machine Regular Paediatric - Temporomandibular Joints (TMJ) Region View kVp mAS Cassette Grid Distance TMJ Lateral Oblique 60 12 Regular Yes 100 - 115cm (40 inches) AP Axial (Towne) - mouth open 70 16 Regular Yes 100 - 115cm (40 inches) Orthopantogram (OPG) Regular TMJ specific views using an OPG machine Regular These are average exposures using a Carestream CR system, exposures may vary dramatically between different film/screen combinations, CR or DR systems Exposure Chart◄....Go Back to Exposure Values homepage

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