MRI of the temporomandibular joint. Technique, results, indications.

Authors
Vogl, TJ Abolmaali, N
Citation
Tj. Vogl et N. Abolmaali, MRI of the temporomandibular joint. Technique, results, indications., ROFO-F RONT, 173(11), 2001, pp. 969-979
Citations number
25
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
ROFO-FORTSCHRITTE AUF DEM GEBIET DER RONTGENSTRAHLEN UND DER BILDGEBENDEN VERFAHREN
ISSN journal
14389029 → ACNP
Volume
173
Issue
11
Year of publication
2001
Pages
969 - 979
Database
ISI
SICI code
1438-9029(200111)173:11<969:MOTTJT>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
An optimized examination protocol for the MRI evaluation of the temporomand ibular joint (TMJ) is presented. The MRI protocol is based on an optimized coil technology, sequence design, and a programmed examination protocol for diagnostics of the TMJ. Depending on the clinical findings, MRI provides a n all-in-one diagnostic protocol for the diagnosis of degenerative, inflamm atory and tumorous lesions of the TMJ. MRI using an optimized examination p rotocol should become the primary examination protocol for diseases of the TMJ.