PMC5586931_01
a Panoramic radiograph of case 1. Arrow shows loose bodies anterior to the mandibular condyle at the right side. b Cross-sectional sagittal view images; arrows show irregular-type loose bodies on anterior and superior aspects of the right condyle.
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F1
An earlier panoramic radiograph (fig. 1a) revealed radiopacities (loose bodies) anterior to mandibular condyle on the right side. The CBCT scan detected irregular-type radiopaque lesions on anterior and superior aspects of the right condyle as well as degenerative osseous changes on both TMJs (fig. 1b).
PMC5586931_02
a Panoramic radiograph of case 2. Arrow shows loose body superior to the mandibular condyle at the right side. b Cross-sectional sagittal view images; arrows show loose body on superior aspect of the right condyle.
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F2
Physical examination revealed joint crepitus and a limitation of mandibular movement, and an earlier panoramic radiograph revealed degenerative osseous changes (fig. 2a). TMJs (fig. 2b). The lesions were diagnosed as OCD with the help of trauma history and the radiographic findings including degenerative changes and radiopaque lesions (loose bodies) in TMJs.