title: The temporomandibular joint.
abstract: MRI is the procedure of choice for diagnosing most internal derangements. MRI provides images that not only demonstrate bony detail but show excellent representation of soft tissues in both anatomic and semifunctional relationships. MRI does not use ionizing radiation and has no known adverse effects. Multiplanar imaging allows a three-dimensional analysis of the TMJ, providing a more complete assessment of the condyle, articular disc, fossa relationships. Whenever capsular adhesions or disc perforations are suspected and are not demonstrated with MRI, then arthrography should be performed.
authors.affiliation: Loma Linda University School of Medicine, California.
authors.forename: A N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Hasso
authors.forename: E L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Christiansen
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Alder
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D011184:Postoperative Period; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery