Accuracy of temporomandibular joint space measurements using corrected hypocycloidal tomography

Heffez, Leslie B.; Jordan, Steven L.; Rosenberg, Henry M.; Miescke, Klaus J.

doi:10.1016/0278-2391(87)90403-4

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“…Conventional tomography can be used to assess the bony components of the TMJ [37], generally in lateral images, and can also be combined with frontal images. Compared with transcranial radiography, conventional tomography is more efficient for visualizing anatomic structures and produces superior images for evaluating the proportions of the articular biologic spaces as well as for visualizing structural alterations and detecting bone lesions [38][39][40]. Disadvantages of tomography over transcranial radiography include their higher cost and higher radiation exposure [6,41].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The procedure goes quickly with an experienced operator, but in some cases it can take more time and can expose the patient to significant doses of radiation depending on the duration and the number of tomograms needed [6]. The main disadvantages are discomfort, risk of lesions, allergic and infectious reaction, the high level of exposure to radiation, and the high level of skill required to perform [38,51,70,93]. It is not possible to establish a precise diagnosis of medial or lateral disk displacement using arthrography; rather, it is necessary to consider other diagnostic methods when these types of disk displacement are suspected [89] (Table 1).…”

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Imaging diagnosis of the temporomandibular joint: critical review of indications and new perspectives

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In recent decades, there have been important developments in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) imaging. New techniques complement preexisting methods, and each modality is indicated for specific conditions in accordance with the clinical diagnosis. The aim of this review is to give an overview of conventional and new techniques in TMJ imaging. The literature review includes studies published between 1976 and 2009 that appear in the Medline database. Magnetic resonance imaging remains the ''gold standard'' modality for TMJ analysis. It allows structures to be visualized without radiation whether or not they are mineralized; however, it is costly and complex. Ultrasonography, an alternative method with increasing importance in TMJ analysis, is a simple, noninvasive, and low-cost technique that allows for the visualization of the position of the disk; however, it does not detect condylar abnormalities. Reconstructions in three-dimensions can be obtained with computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasonography and can be used to obtain rapid prototyping biomodels. Health professionals performing TMJ imaging exams should consider clinical history and findings, exam cost, radiation exposure, results of previous exams, and whether the current result will influence diagnosis and treatment planning.

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