Which of these extraoral radiographs is most often used to aid in diagnosing temporomandibular joint problems?
a. Lateral skull projection
b. Transcranial projection
c. Reverse Towne projection
d. Posteroanterior projection
b. The transcranial radiograph records information in the region of the head of condyle, glenoid fossa, temporal bone, and the temporomandibular joint in open, closed and at-rest positions. It is often used to aid in diagnosing temporomandibular joint problems.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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