[Radiologic techniques for the evaluation of the T.M.J].

Abstract

A large number of techniques are available for the soft and hard tissue evaluations of the temporomandibular joint. For an initial hard tissues examination conventional methods are indicated. If a more particular evaluation of the hard tissues is necessary conventional tomography, and especially hypocycloidal variety may be used. Of course modern tomographic techniques like computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging afford more particular imaging of the hard mainly and the soft tissues of the temporomandibular joint. In cases where soft tissues (disc, posterior ligament) evaluation of the joint is necessary, arthrographic techniques as methods of choice are indicated. In addition computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging may be used as they image hard and soft tissues synchronously, something which is important as the osteoarthritis frequency increases with meniscal disorders. In this study, we are discussing the radiologic techniques we use for T.M.J. radiologic evaluation and show cases that we have examined and diagnosed.