title: Efficacy of plain radiographs, CT scan, MRI and ultra sonography in temporomandibular joint disorders.
abstract: The complexity of structure and functions of the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) make the diagnosis of its diseases/disorders difficult. Remarkable progress made in the field of imaging of this joint led us to compare four imaging modalities viz. plain radiographs, CT scan, MRI and ultrasound. We found that MRI was most specific and sensitive for interpretation of soft tissue and inflammatory conditions in the joint, whereas CT examination produced excellent image for osseous morphology and pathology. Plain X-rays are useful for destructive bony changes and sonography is a good in aid in diagnosing disc derangement and is very economical.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Babu Banarsi Das College of Dental Sciences, Lucknow, India.
authors.forename: Vijai P
authors.initials: VP
authors.lastname: Sinha
authors.forename: Harsha
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Pradhan
authors.forename: Hemant
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.forename: Shadab
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mohammad
authors.forename: R K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: Divya
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mehrotra
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Pant
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Pradhan