Prevalence of degenerative signs of the temporomandibular joint in the Canarian population through the analysis of panoramic radiographs: A pilot study

Osteophyte formation was the sole radiographic indicator of TMJ degeneration identified in this sample, frequently co-occurring with condylar flattening. Although panoramic radiography serves as a valuable screening modality, its diagnostic limitations underscore the need for CBCT in cases with suspected or advanced degenerative joint changes. <b>Key words:</b>Temporomandibular joint, Osteoarthritis, Degenerative joint disease, Panoramic radiography, Osteophyte.