Diagnostic imaging modalities and surgical anatomy of the temporomandibular joint in rabbits

Functional anatomy of the temporomandibular joint (I).

Jaw movement is analyzed as the action between two rigid components jointed together in a particular way, the movable mandible against the stabilized cranium. Jaw articulation distinguishes form most other synovial joints of the body by the coincidence of certain characteristic features. Its articular surfaces are not covered by hyaline cartilage as elsewhere. The two jointed components carry t...

Effectiveness of different surgical modalities in the management of temporomandibular joint ankylosis: a meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND A meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of three surgical modalities-gap arthroplasty (GA), interpositional gap arthroplasty (IPG) and joint reconstruction (AR)-in treating temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis. METHODS A systematic review was performed using the PUBMED, EMBASE and OVID search engines in February 2015 to identify cohort studies with no restric...

Imaging the temporomandibular joint, 1989.

Temporomandibular Joint Anatomy Assessed by CBCT Images

Aim. Since cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has been used for the study of craniofacial morphology, the attention of orthodontists has also focused on the mandibular condyle. The purpose of this brief review is to summarize the recent 3D CBCT images of mandibular condyle. Material and Methods. The eligibility criteria for the studies are (a) studies aimed at evaluating the anatomy of the te...

Reliability and validity of diagnostic modalities for temporomandibular disorders.

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) encompass a group of musculoskeletal conditions that involve the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or joints, the masticatory musculature, or both. These conditions are typically characterized by pain in the pre-auricular area that is usually aggravated by chewing or other jaw function and is often accompanied, either singly or in combination, by limitation of jaw ...