title: Magnetic resonance imaging of partial temporomandibular joint disc displacement.
abstract: Unilateral magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the symptomatic temporomandibular joint (TMJ) was performed on 55 patients. The position of the articular disc in relation to the condyle was established on sagittal images. Particular attention was paid to partial or complete anterior positioning of the disc. MRI was correlated with clinical and, in 33 cases, surgical findings. The concept of partial anterior displacement may be useful in relation to treatment planning.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Free University Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Kerstens
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Golding
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Valk
authors.forename: W A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: van der Kwast
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001175:Arthrography; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D012399:Rotation; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed