Computed tomography of the temporomandibular joint. Issue 4 (28th December 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Boeddinghaus, Rudolf; Whyte, Andy
• Is Part Of: Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology. Volume 57:Issue 4(2013:Aug.)
• Page Start: 448
• Page End: 454
• Publication Date: 2012-12-28
• Subjects: ankylosis -- articular disc -- computed tomography -- osteoarthritis -- temporomandibular joint; Radiology, Medical -- Periodicals; Radiology, Medical -- Australasia -- Periodicals; 616.0757
• DOI: 10.1111/1754-9485.12021
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1754-9477

Abstract

Summary: We present a pictorial review of the spectrum of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pathology diagnosed with CT. Although MRI is the modality of choice for most TMJ pathology, CT is useful when MRI is contraindicated or not accessible. With attention to technique and viewing conditions, CT is capable of showing internal disc derangement, arthritis, neoplasms and non‐TMJ regional pathology at a relatively low radiation dose.