title: Multidetector computed tomography of temporomandibular joint: A road less travelled.
abstract: This article reviews the imaging anatomy of temporomandibular joint (TMJ), describes the technique of multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) of the TMJ, and describes in detail various osseous pathologic afflictions affecting the joint. Traumatic injuries affecting the mandibular condyle are most common, followed by joint ankylosis as a sequel to arthritis. The congenital anomalies are less frequent, hemifacial microsomia being the most commonly encountered anomaly involving the TMJ. Neoplastic afflictions of TMJ are distinctly uncommon, osteochondroma being one of the most common lesions. MDCT enables comprehensive evaluation of osseous afflictions of TMJ, and is a valuable tool for surgical planning. Sagittal, coronal and 3D reformatted images well depict osseous TMJ lesions, and their relationship to adjacent structures.
authors.affiliation: Shivani Pahwa, Ashu Seith Bhalla, Department of Radiodiagnosis, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India.
authors.forename: Shivani
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pahwa
authors.affiliation: Shivani Pahwa, Ashu Seith Bhalla, Department of Radiodiagnosis, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India.
authors.forename: Ashu Seith
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Bhalla
authors.affiliation: Shivani Pahwa, Ashu Seith Bhalla, Department of Radiodiagnosis, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India.
authors.forename: Ajoy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Roychaudhary
authors.affiliation: Shivani Pahwa, Ashu Seith Bhalla, Department of Radiodiagnosis, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India.
authors.forename: Ongkila
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Bhutia
keywords: Congenital anomalies of temporomandibular joint; Multi-detector computed tomography; Temporomandibular joint; Temporomandibular joint arthritis; Temporomandibular joint trauma