MRRead: A Novel Approach to Training Residents in MRI TMJ Interpretation

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMSs) are often tasked with diagnosing TMD in referred patients with persistent symptoms, for whom first-line therapies, such as rest and soft diet, have not provided relief. While a variety of imaging modalities are available to assess the TMJ, MRI is the most commonly used and the optimal method of TMJ evaluation. MRI scans display high resolution and excellent tissue contrast and allow for evaluation of joint biomechanics through dynamic imaging.2 Diagnosis of TMD using MRI is a critical step in the treatment process, yet it is still considered to be challenging and controversial.

Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 1, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: W. Mascarenhas, D.N. Richmond, G. Chiasson Tags: TMJ PLENARY: EDUCATION OF THE OMS IN TMJ DISEASE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 Source Type: research