Clinical and MRI findings of the temporomandibular joint in relation to occlusion in young adults.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is excellent for visualizing soft tissues of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) . Because it has no harmful effects, it can be used in asymptomatic subjects. MRI and clinical findings relating to TMJs were correlated with findings relating to occlusion in 20 medical and dental students (13 women, 7 men) who volunteered to participate in our study. Subjects with clinically evident joint signs such as clicking, crepitation or tenderness on palpation also exhibited pathologic MRI findings, especially in regards to configuration, position and function of the disk, and, often, disturbances of occlusal relationships between the upper and lower teeth.
Raustia
A M
AM
Department of Prosthodontics and Stomatognathic Physiology, Institute of Dentistry, Helsinki, Finland.
Pyhtinen
J
J
Tervonen
O
O
D000328:Adult; D003769:Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000473:pathology*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology