Protocol - Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)

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General X-ray protocols

Temporomandibular Joints (TMJ)

Trauma protocol
  • TMJ - Lateral Oblique - mouth open / mouth closed
  • TMJ - AP Axial (Towne) - mouth open
Supplemantary views
  • Orthopantogram (OPG)
  • TMJ specific views using an OPG machine - mouth open / mouth closed

Non Trauma protocol
  • TMJ - Lateral Oblique - mouth open / mouth closed
  • TMJ - AP Axial (Towne) - mouth open
Supplemantary views
  • Orthopantogram (OPG)
  • TMJ specific views using an OPG machine - mouth open / mouth closed

Radiographic Protocol Guide



Temporomandibular Links

TMJ Positioning
TMJ Radiographic Anatomy
TMJ Miscellaneous