MRI Changes in the Temporomandibular Joint After Mandibular Advancement

Esthetic dental and skeletal component correction can affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Arthrogenic TMJ dysfunction can be present in the joint at the outset or it can during the treatment or later. The aim of the present study was to examine the changes found on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies of the TMJ in patients with skeletal Class II malocclusion who had undergone combined orthodontic and bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy (BSSRO) advancement. Our objective was to measure the changes in the disc position, condylar translation, secondary bony changes, and joint effusion on MRI before and after treatment.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Craniomaxillofacial deformities/sleep disorders/cosmetic surgery Source Type: research