MRI Guide to Diagnosis of TMJ Disorders
MRI Guide to Diagnosis of TMJ Disorders
Course overview
A practical MRI guide for interpreting scans to improve diagnosis of TMJ pathologies, treatment planning, and monitoring of therapeutic progress.
During the course you will learn to:
Identify anatomical structures on MRI
Differentiate between normal and pathological TMJ conditions
Diagnose degenerative TMJ diseases
Diagnose structural TMJ changes.
As a result, you will be able to independently construct a complete algorithm for functional rehabilitation using MRI data.
Course lessons
Lesson 1. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the TMJ. Introduction
Magnetic resonance imaging of the temporomandibular joint: capabilities
Advantages of using MRI in functional dentistry
Indications for TMJ MRI
Contraindications for TMJ MRI: relative and absolute
MRI in the presence of braces and orthodontic bands.
Lesson 2. Planning and Performing TMJ MRI. Introductory Lesson
Planning the MRI examination
Performing MRI with the mouth open and closed
Concept and objectives of TMJ MRI examination
Requirements for performing TMJ MRI
Recommendations for conducting the MRI examination.
Lesson 3. Planning and Performing TMJ MRI
Planning the MRI examination
Performing MRI with the mouth open and closed
Concept and objectives of TMJ MRI examination
Requirements for performing TMJ MRI
Recommendations for conducting the MRI examination.
Lesson 4. Diagnostic Algorithms for TMJ MRI
Diagnostic algorithms, stages, and features of TMJ MRI examination
Diagnosis of internal TMJ disorders using MRI
Methods for measuring anatomical structures on MRI
Anatomical and physiological features of the TMJ.
Lesson 5. Structural Changes of the TMJ
Concept of occlusal dysfunction
Pathogenesis and MRI semiotics of dysfunctional states and structural TMJ changes
Muscular overload on MRI: diagnostic criteria
Botox therapy: effects on muscles
Compensated muscular overload in bruxism
Method for measuring joint space
Normal and pathological positions of the condylar head.
Lesson 6. TMJ Disc Displacement on MRI
Types of disc displacement
Method for determining TMJ disc position according to Orsini
Diagnosis of minor anterior disc displacement:
with reduction
without reduction.
Complete anterior disc displacement:
with pseudo-reduction
with pseudodisc formation.
Diagnosis of bilaminar structure perforation
Perforation of the intermediate zone of the articular disc
Posterior positioning of the articular disc.
Lesson 7. Degenerative TMJ Changes on MRI
Etiological factors of degenerative TMJ changes
TMJ osteoarthritis: MRI classification
Diagnostic criteria for osteoarthritis on MRI
Remodeling of the mandibular condyles: etiology and stages
Hypoplasia of the condylar head
Constitutional flattening of the condylar head
Diagnosis of synovitis by MRI
Adhesion of the articular disc.
