MRI of the Temporomandibular Joint : Correlation Between Imaging and Pathology

This book provides essential information on examination methods for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pathology, which is now increasingly gaining attention, as it is involved in diverse clinical conditions that are often difficult to diagnose. Similarly, a number of imaging sub-specialties (e.g. dental radiology, neuroradiology and musculoskeletal radiology) deal with the temporomandibular joint. In fact the book itself is the result of a fruitful, long-standing collaboration between expert radiologists and clinicians and describes the most relevant features of and technical requirements for MRI (patient positioning, TMJ dedicated coil, sequences) that one needs to know in order to optimally conduct examinations. Furthermore, the authors provide clinicians and imaging professionals with fundamental information on TMJ anatomy, dynamics, function and dysfunction, allowing them to correlate clinical aspects to MRI findings, and supporting the correct interpretation of results and differential diagnosis. Special and rare findings (arthritis, osteochondroma, synovial chondromatosis) are also examined. Given its extensive and varied coverage, the book will be of interest to radiologists, dentists, gnathologists, maxillofacial surgeons, orthodontists, and posturologists seeking a thorough overview of the subject.