Temporomandibular joint soft-tissue pathology, I: Disc abnormalities.
The internal derangements are the most common noninflammatory abnormalities of the disc, observed even in asymptomatic subjects. Because the temporomandibular joint shows large adaptative and compensatory mechanisms over dysfunctional disc motion, these disorders may be asymptomatic or minimally evident for a long time. A careful clinical evaluation, reinforced by imaging findings, should help differentiate asymptomatic derangements from painful conditions that may require treatment.
Molinari
Francesco
F
Department of Bioimaging and Radiological Sciences, Catholic University of Rome, Italy. fmolinari@rm.unicatt.it
Manicone
Paolo Francesco
PF
Raffaelli
Luca
L
Raffaelli
Renzo
R
Pirronti
Tommaso
T
Bonomo
Lorenzo
L
D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D019224:Temporomandibular Joint Disc / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy