Radiology · single question
Which imaging best evaluates the bony condyles (e.g., to diagnose this TMJ patient)?
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Correct answer: B. Cone-beam CT (CBCT)
- A. Incorrect – too small a field for the TMJ.
- B. Correct – CBCT provides 3-D, distortion-free imaging of condylar bony morphology (degenerative changes, erosion). (Soft-tissue disc assessment requires MRI.)
- C. Incorrect – a useful screen, but 2-D with superimposition and limited condylar detail.
- D. Incorrect – used for skeletal/orthodontic analysis, not condylar bone detail.