title: MRI scanning and orthodontics.
abstract: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) plays an important role in diagnosis for many head and neck lesions. Both clinical and experimental studies have shown that orthodontic appliances may produce image distortion on MRI scans of the head and neck. A case is presented in which the patient complained of unexplained right-sided facial paraesthesia, whilst undergoing fixed appliance orthodontic treatment. This was a serious symptom, which warranted investigation including a MRI scan. The compatibility of fixed appliances with MRI is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Kettering General Hospital NHS Trust, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 8UZ, UK.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.forename: G S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Bhavra
authors.forename: J R S
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: O'Neill
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D016477:Artifacts; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001933:Brain Stem; D005155:Facial Nerve Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D020786:Hemangioma, Cavernous, Central Nervous System / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D010292:Paresthesia / Q000209:etiology