Vol. 6, Issue 1, Part C (2020)
Diagnostic imaging of temporomandibular joint: A review
Author(s):
Dr. Rhea Reji John
Abstract:
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction affects a large portion of the population around the world. Clinical examinations alone may not provide appropriate diagnosis in a TMJ dysfunction and therefore TMJ imaging proves to be an adjunct to clinical examination in providing the necessary information. TMJ imaging include a variety of techniques and the selection of the appropriate technique is of prime importance in obtaining the necessary information for further analysis or treatment of the patient. This paper throws light on various imaging techniques for hard and soft tissue which will help enable the clinical to choose the appropriate imaging modality for the patient.
Pages: 157-160 | 2552 Views 1141 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Dr. Rhea Reji John. Diagnostic imaging of temporomandibular joint: A review. Int. J. Appl. Dent. Sci. 2020;6(1):157-160.