Diagnostic Aids in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TJDs) are problems that affect the joint between the lower jaw and the base of the skull. A TJD is not usually a serious condition, but symptoms can impact significantly on quality of life (NHS Choices).

This book is a practical guide to diagnostic aids for temporomandibular joint disorders, to help trainees and practitioners select appropriate treatment plans.

Beginning with an introduction to the anatomy of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and classification of associated disorders, the following chapters describe different diagnostic techniques including computed tomography (CT), plain film imaging, arthrography (injection of contrast material into the joint followed by X-Ray, MRI or CT), and nuclear medicine imaging.

The final chapters examine special cases such as imaging of the TMJ in rheumatic disease and in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

Key points

• Practical guide to diagnostic aids for temporomandibular joint disorders
• Covers different imaging techniques
• Covers TMJ imaging in special cases
• Includes more than 100 images

1. Introduction
2. Gross Anatomy of the TMJ
3. Classification of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
4. Abnormalities of the TMJ
5. Diagnostic Imaging of the TMJ
6. Plain Film Imaging and Tomography
7. Computed Tomography
8. Arthrography of the Inferior Joint Space of the Temporomandibular Joint
9. Double Contrast Arthrography
10. Digital Subtraction Arthrography
11. Nuclear Medicine Imaging
12. Selection of Imaging Modalities for Patients Presenting with Symptoms of Internal Derangement
13. Imaging of the Temporomandibular Joint in Rheumatic Disease
14. Imaging of the Temporomandibular Joint in Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Shahid Hassan BDS MDS FAGE MIDA MAOMSI
Consultant, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Government Dental College and Hospital, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India