[Pneumatisation of the temporal articular eminence: radiographic study in a Senegalese population].

Introduction: Pneumatisation of the zygomatic air cell defect (ZACD) is a rarely seen anatomical variation, a chance discovery but relevant in the planning of temporomandibular joint surgery. The objective of this work was to study the presence and radiographic aspects of pneumatization of the zygomatic process of the temporal bone in a Senegalese population.

Material And Methods: The study was a descriptive cross-sectional study of 444 panoramic radiographs of Senegalese patients in an age range from 5 to 86 years.