Gabriela S Liedke, Jennifer Christensen, Rubens Spin-Neto
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Abstract
Background: MRI is the most viable alternative to depict the soft tissues of the TMJ, and a recently developed dental-dedicated MRI (ddMRI) brings new possibilities to count on this technology at point-of-care.
Objectives: To evaluate the feasibility of ddMRI for the assessment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) conditions and to compare the evaluation of bony components with that of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).
Methods: CBCT and ddMRI images from 24 patients were independently assessed by three observers. Each TMJ side was evaluated for hard and soft tissue conditions (soft tissues assessed only with ddMRI), including flattening, cortical erosion, subcortical sclerosis, osteophyte, subcortical cyst, loose body, disc position, and joint fluid. Inter- and intra-examiner agreement and condition prevalence were calculated for each modality. Diagnoses of bone-related TMJ conditions were compared between imaging modalities using the McNemar test (α = 0.05).
Results: The mean inter-observer agreement was 0.36 for ddMRI and 0.50 for CBCT; intra-observer agreement ranged from 0.444 to 1. The most prevalent finding was anterior disc displacement (58.3%). Bone conditions were more frequently identified on CBCT, with prevalence ranging from 2.1% (subcortical cyst) to 41.7% (flattening), compared to 0% and 31.3%, respectively, on ddMRI. In this feasibility study, no significant differences were found between CBCT and ddMRI for relevant hard tissue conditions (p > 0.05), supporting ddMRI's potential as an adjunct modality for TMJ assessment.
Conclusion: ddMRI is a feasible imaging modality for TMJ evaluation, enabling assessment of bony and soft tissue components, while avoiding ionizing radiation, which supports its potential clinical applicability.
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Journal of Oral Rehabilitation aims to be the most prestigious journal of dental research within all aspects of oral rehabilitation and applied oral physiology. It covers all diagnostic and clinical management aspects necessary to re-establish a subjective and objective harmonious oral function.
Oral rehabilitation may become necessary as a result of developmental or acquired disturbances in the orofacial region, orofacial traumas, or a variety of dental and oral diseases (primarily dental caries and periodontal diseases) and orofacial pain conditions. As such, oral rehabilitation in the twenty-first century is a matter of skilful diagnosis and minimal, appropriate intervention, the nature of which is intimately linked to a profound knowledge of oral physiology, oral biology, and dental and oral pathology.
The scientific content of the journal therefore strives to reflect the best of evidence-based clinical dentistry. Modern clinical management should be based on solid scientific evidence gathered about diagnostic procedures and the properties and efficacy of the chosen intervention (e.g. material science, biological, toxicological, pharmacological or psychological aspects). The content of the journal also reflects documentation of the possible side-effects of rehabilitation, and includes prognostic perspectives of the treatment modalities chosen.
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