Duplex Doppler ultrasound study of the temporomandibular joint.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The anatomy and physiology of the temporomandibular joint can be studied clinically and by diagnostic imaging. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), radiography (X-ray) and computed tomography (CT) have thus for many years contributed to the study of the kinetics in the mandibular condyle. However, also duplex Doppler ultrasound (US) examination is widely used in the study of structures during movement, particularly vascular structures.

Materials and methods

A total of 30 patients were referred by the Department of Orthodontics to the Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, University of Rome "La Sapienza". All patients underwent duplex Doppler ultrasound (US) examination of the temporomandibular joint using Toshiba APLIO SSA-770A equipmen

SUBMITTER: Stagnitti A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3558074 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature