MRI 3T TM JOINT

MRI 3T TM JOINTThese results of MRI TM Joint includes thickening of an attachment of the lateral pterygoid muscle, rupture of retrodiskal layers, and joint effusion and can serve as indirect early signs of TMJ dysfunction.

In medical terms, MRI TM Joint is termed as MR Imaging of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction – a common condition that is best evaluated with magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. The first step in MR imaging of the TMJ is to evaluate the articular disk, or meniscus, in terms of its morphologic features and both closed and open-mouth positions.

Disk location is a crucial point because the presence of a displaced disk is a critical sign of TMJ dysfunction. However, disk displacement is also frequently seen in asymptomatic patients, therefore, other tests may also be required to help make the diagnosis.