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Diagnostic imaging for temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain
Allison Hunter1, Sajitha Kalathingal
1Department of Oral Health and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dental Medicine, Georgia Regents University, GC 2248, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912-1241, USA. ahunter@gru.edu
Abstract:
The focus of this article is diagnostic imaging used for the evaluation of temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain patients. Imaging modalities discussed include conventional panoramic radiography, panoramic temporomandibular joint imaging mode, cone beam computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. The imaging findings associated with common diseases of the temporomandibular joint are presented and indications for brain imaging are discussed. Advantages and disadvantages of each imaging modality are presented as well as illustrations of the various imaging techniques.
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