Temporomandibular joint imaging: current clinical applications, biochemical comparison with the intervertebral disc and knee meniscus, and opportunities for advancement

Behzadi, Fardad; Mandell, Jacob; Smith, Stacy E.; Guenette, Jeffrey P.

doi:10.1007/s00256-020-03412-0

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“…There have been numerous studies on the MRI findings of the TMJ [12,38], but the classifications are still insufficiently related to the clinical symptoms. Disk changes can be seen in up to 80% of TMD patients, but 30% of asymptomatic cases have similar findings [12,[39][40][41].…”

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Relationship between Clinical Symptoms and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) Patients Utilizing the Piper MRI Diagnostic System

Tegnander¹,

Chladek

Hovland

et al. 2021

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Clinical problems of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and the masticatory musculature are both included in the term temporomandibular disorder (TMD). The purpose of the present study was to examine the pathology of the joints of patients diagnosed with TMD utilizing the dedicated Piper MRI-based classification, and to link these pathologies with various symptoms while considering their severity. In total, 64 patients with clinical TMD were examined. Symptoms were recorded using a questionnaire. The clinical examination included diagnosing the occlusion in centric relation, which was followed by a standardized MRI. It was confirmed that, although they occurred in a high percentage in all classes, muscle pain and occlusal interference are not indicators of TMJ damage. The results indicate that the progressive degradation of the TMJ, represented by qualification to the higher Piper classes, is associated with an increase in TMJ pain only up to a certain stage. For the highest Piper classes, the joint pain occurs in a smaller percentage of patients, but sounds are more frequent.

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Relationship between Clinical Symptoms and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) Patients Utilizing the Piper MRI Diagnostic System

Tegnander¹,

Chladek

Hovland

et al. 2021

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“…Consequently, we highlight urgent need of a comprehensive comparison of three fibrocartilage discs in fundamental characteristics and tissue engineering. Although Behzadi et al compared TMJ disc with IVD and meniscus in composition and its distribution, they lacked comparison in biomechanical properties as the key to function properly 7 . Additionally, by comparing recent advances in three fibrocartilage discs tissue engineering fields, Lowe J et al found that meniscus field was heavily focused on stem cells and biochemical outcomes, revealing that stem cells could be studied in TMJ and IVD field.…”

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“…Although Behzadi et al compared TMJ disc with IVD and meniscus in composition and its distribution, they lacked comparison in biomechanical properties as the key to function properly. 7 Additionally, by comparing recent advances in three fibrocartilage discs tissue engineering fields, Lowe J et al found that meniscus field was heavily focused on stem cells and biochemical outcomes, revealing that stem cells could be studied in TMJ and IVD field. However, they lacked comparison in fundamental characteristics, leaving confusion over why these three fields are advanced differently and why they can imitate each other.…”

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Comparison of temporomandibular joint disc, meniscus, and intervertebral disc in fundamental characteristics and tissue engineering

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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc, meniscus and intervertebral disc (IVD) are three fibrocartilage discs, which play critical roles in our daily life. Their degeneration contributes to diseases such as TMJ disorders, osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease, affecting patients' quality of life and causing substantial morbidity and mortality. Interestingly, similar in some aspects of fundamental characteristics, they exhibit differences in other aspects such as biomechanical properties. Highlighting these similarities and differences can not only benefit a comprehensive understanding of them and their pathology but also assist in future research of tissue engineering. Likewise, comparing their tissue engineering in cell sources, scaffold and stimuli can guide imitation and improvement of their engineered discs. However, the anatomical structure, function, and biomechanical characteristics of the IVD, TMJ, and Meniscus have not been compared in any meaningful depth needed to advance current tissue engineering research on these joints, resulting in incomplete understanding of them and their pathology and ultimately limiting future research of tissue engineering. This review, for the first time, comprehensively compares three fibrocartilage discs in those aspects to cast light on their similarities and differences.

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“…Therefore, despite the disadvantages of its low availability, prolonged duration requirements, high cost and discomfort to patients while acquiring images, 12 Magnetic resonance imaging is the first choice when evaluating soft tissue abnormalities of the TMJ 13 and is currently considered the only effective imaging method for the simultaneous diagnosis of soft tissue and bone abnormalities in the TMJ 14 . MRI can also effectively and repeatedly evaluate articular cartilage morphology 15 …”

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Diagnostic performance of magnetic resonance imaging for degenerative temporomandibular joint disease

Liu

et al. 2022

J of Oral Rehabilitation

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Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are the most common cause of orofacial pain, with an incidence of 15% in the general adult population. 1 Temporomandibular disorders mainly affect the soft and hard tissues of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and the masticatory muscles. 2 Degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the TMJ is an important type of TMD characterised by joint sounds (coarse or fine crepitus), pain in the joints and muscles and joint movementrestriction. 3-5 Degenerative joint disease can critically affect an individual's health-related quality of life. 6 According to the latest diagnostic criteria for TMD (DC/TMD), 2 the following computed tomography (CT) or cone-beam CT (CBCT) imaging findings are necessary to establish a diagnosis of DJD: condylar erosion, osteophyte formation, extensive condylar sclerosis, and/or subcortical cystic degeneration.

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Temporomandibular joint imaging: current clinical applications, biochemical comparison with the intervertebral disc and knee meniscus, and opportunities for advancement

Cited by 13 publications

References 77 publications

Relationship between Clinical Symptoms and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) Patients Utilizing the Piper MRI Diagnostic System

Relationship between Clinical Symptoms and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) Patients Utilizing the Piper MRI Diagnostic System

Comparison of temporomandibular joint disc, meniscus, and intervertebral disc in fundamental characteristics and tissue engineering

Diagnostic performance of magnetic resonance imaging for degenerative temporomandibular joint disease

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