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Review
. 2013 Jul;57(3):405-18.
doi: 10.1016/j.cden.2013.04.008. Epub 2013 Jun 5.

Diagnostic imaging for temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain

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Diagnostic imaging for temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain

Allison Hunter et al. Dent Clin North Am. 2013 Jul.

Abstract

The focus of this article is diagnostic imaging used for the evaluation of temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain patients. Imaging modalities discussed include conventional panoramic radiography, panoramic temporomandibular joint imaging mode, cone beam computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. The imaging findings associated with common diseases of the temporomandibular joint are presented and indications for brain imaging are discussed. Advantages and disadvantages of each imaging modality are presented as well as illustrations of the various imaging techniques.

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