THE ROLE OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE RESEARCH IN THE TREATMENT OF DYSFUNCTION OF THE TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT

The main criterion for diagnosis of dysfunctional conditions the temporomandibular joint is visualization intra-articular cartilaginous disc. method diagnosis, that most perfectly determines disorders in joint, particular displacement menisci, magnetic resonance imaging. So, aim work was to determine amplitude anterior displacements menisci patients suffering from dysfunction using imaging.
 In 20 patients, who underwent imaging, different amplitudes meniscus were determined. Patients divided into groups. first group included 6 diagnosed by MRI disc center articular head. second 4 had head 2/3 its own length. Ten third a 1/2 For future treatment TMJ dysfunction, distance pathological degree occlusion. All prescribed Michigan-splint occlusal splint combination with sling-like cap at night. results selected interpreted after 3-6 months.
 A series imaging has described fissures discs (their shape frontal projection and on parasagittal sections), posterior ligaments, lateral pterygoid muscles. Each joints carefully examined case when mouth closed open. During description, heads their possible changes position or open mouth, positions each poles relatively centimeters compared, movement described. sizes disks defined. study protocol also reported movements heads.
 Treatment planned according protocol. dislocation, separating occlusion physiological rest mandible (2 - mm). group, which 2/3, treated detachment contact cutting edge teeth upper lower jaws. patients’ 1/2, performed separation bite 2 mm above edges front teeth. recovery complete disappearance symptoms even without use splint.
 At stage task following: reconstruction myotatic reflex means medical diagnostic "Michigan-splint" completed slingshot cap. monitored monthly. problems week structure complained increased salivation, muscle pain burning, headache, disappeared approximately 3 weeks. cause such phenomena rearrangement muscular reflex, involves certain tension muscles irritation nerve endings due usual examination, demonstrated supercontacts followed correction. months splint, noted significant improvement they didn’t have any complaints. splint. Therefore, next depended anatomical functional consolidation therapeutic effect been necessary.
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 Prospects further research include correlation definite symptoms, vertical surfaces, introduction practical health care.