Quantifying symmetry in mandibular condyle motion: a real-time MRI approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The temporomandibular joints (TMJs) are essential for daily function and must operate in synergy to ensure optimal jaw movement. Real-time magnetic resonance imaging (RT-MRI) enables direct visualization of mandibular condyle motion; however, its application for symmetry assessment remains insufficiently studied. This exploratory study focuses on the consistency of condylar motion symmetry assessments, including visual evaluation of raw image series and 3D trajectories calculated from RT-MRI, as well as automatically extracted quantitative parameters. Given that well-correlated parameters are more likely to be reliable, this work aims to identify optimal methods for assessing symmetry of the condylar pathway using RT-MRI.

Methods

The study includes 18 volunteers.

SUBMITTER: Leclere J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12727175 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature