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MRI of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: Recent Advances and Future Directions
Author(s) -
Xiong Xin,
Ye Zheng,
Tang Hehan,
Wei Yi,
Nie Lisha,
Wei Xiaocheng,
Liu Yang,
Song Bin
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of magnetic resonance imaging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.563
H-Index - 160
eISSN - 1522-2586
pISSN - 1053-1807
DOI - 10.1002/jmri.27338
Subject(s) - magnetic resonance imaging , temporomandibular joint , medicine , temporomandibular joint disorder , masticatory force , diffusion mri , radiology , computer science , orthodontics
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) are a prevalent disease covering pain and dysfunction of temporomandibular joints and masticatory muscles, which can be detrimental to quality of life. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a powerful and noninvasive tool for the imaging and understanding of TMD. With the recent technical development of dynamic and quantitative MRI techniques, including diffusion‐weighted imaging, T 2 mapping, and ultrashort/zero echo time, it is now feasible in TMD imaging and has been preliminarily investigated with promising results. In this review we will discuss the recent advances of MRI techniques in TMD and its future directions, and hope to highlight the scientific potential and clinical value of novel MRI techniques in diagnosing and treating TMD. Level of Evidence 4 Technical Efficacy Stage 3