CBCT and MRT imaging in patients clinically diagnosed with temporomandibular joint arthralgia

Abstract

CBCT outclasses MRT in the visualization of osseous alterations, which are diacritic in the differentiation of simple arthralgia from osteoarthritis. Therefore, CBCT imaging is appropriate in patients clinically diagnosed with TMJ arthralgia.Superior joint space distance not being the highest joint space in sagittal CBCT indicates an anterior disc displacement.For the visualization of structural changes or displacement of the disc frequently associated with osseous changes, MRT is the optimal tool. Thus, the combination of the two imaging methods allows a comprehensive diagnosis in TMJ arthralgia patients.