[Dynamic MRI of temporomandibular joint: technique and application]

Ann Radiol (Paris). 1990;33(7-8):379-89.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Internal derangements or disk dysfunctions represent the most frequent pathology of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The radiological study of TMJ dysfunction was, for a long time, restricted to arthrography. More and more MR is used to study the TMJ, because MR, allows non-invasive visualisation of without the use of X-rays. Moreover a "dynamic" MR technique can be used to study disk movements during mouth opening. A lot of the internal derangement problems can be solved with this technique and arthrography can often be avoided. This dynamic MR technique is described and some cases are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / diagnosis*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Male
  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / diagnosis*