Display Settings:

Format

Send to:

Choose Destination
    Dent Clin North Am. 2008 Oct;52(4):875-90, viii.

    Contemporary imaging of the temporomandibular joint.

    Source

    Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Florida College of Dentistry, Health Science Center, Gainesville, FL 32610-0416, USA. elewis@dental.ufl.edu

    Abstract

    This article discusses imaging techniques for visualization of the temporomandibular joint. Conventional plain film modalities are discussed briefly, with an emphasis on the more contemporary modalities, such as CT with cone-beam technology, MRI, and nuclear imaging, including single-photon emission computed tomography, and positron emission tomography. Indications, advantages, and limitations are discussed. As advancements in this area continue, our understanding of this complex joint and its pathology will follow, which will lead to more defined imaging indications and ultimately, to improved treatment outcomes.

    PMID:
    18805233
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

      Supplemental Content

      Save items

      loading

      Recent activity

      Your browsing activity is empty.

      Activity recording is turned off.

      Turn recording back on

      See more...
      Write to the Help Desk