Routine diagnosis of this type of fracture should include x-rays taken in two planes at 90° to each other. The minimum requirement is a PA view and a panoramic view.
CT or digital volume tomography (DVT) imaging may be used as an alternative.
PA view of the same case.
OPG shows a left angular fracture reaching the third molar socket.
For further information regarding teeth in the line of fracture see the dedicated section under "Special considerations".
PA view of a bilateral angle fracture.
OPG of the same case.
CT scans of a ramus fracture.
This type of high ramus fracture is usually treated the same way as the low condylar injuries.