Computerized tomography as a guide for the diagnosis of internal derangement of TMJ

C.T. is a non-invasive method for providing detailed views of both the soft and hard tissues of the T.M.J. region. C.T. can provide an invaluable tool in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of various disorders of this nature. C.T. can evaluate the success of treatment aimed at reestablishing proper disk-condylar relationships. However, the major advantage of T.M.J. C.T. is the observation of the soft tissue of the articular disk. C.T. has been proved to be major adjunct in the treatment of patients with internal derangements of the T.M.J