Partial or total perforation of the articular disc is mainly observed in the final stage of temporomandibular disorder. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is considered the gold standard for the diagnosis of joint pathologies; MRI arthrography consists of the infiltration of a contrast medium into a joint, being Gadolinium chelates the most employed medium, however, possible harmful effects have been associated with its use. The aim of this work was to evaluate a case of perforation of the articular disc of the temporomandibular joint by MRI arthrography using physiological solution (NaCl 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPeri-implantitis (PI) is the inflammatory reaction of the peri-implant mucosa, accompanied by the progressive loss of supporting bone around the implant, which can compromise its stability, function and aesthetics. It is diagnosed by radiographic measurement of the alveolar bone level, with or without clinical symptoms of inflammation and a probing depth greater than 4 mm. The objective of this work was to review the scientific evidence on the prevalence, etiology, predisposing factors, clinical behavior and imaging characteristics of PI.
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Materials And Methods: This was a descriptive, retrospective cross-sectional study. The sample was made up of 238 MCT studies performed in patients of both sexes between 20 to 87 years of age, with indication of tomography of the craniofacial complex.
Background: Chronic mandibular hypomobility is characterized by a long-standing limitation of the mouth opening related to multiple etiologies, including elongation of the coronoid apophysis. Unlike the most frequent pathologies that cause coronoid elongation, such as hyperplasia, osteoma (OM), and osteochondroma (OC), the accessory mandibular condyle (AMC) is a rare entity. : The AMC shows a configuration similar to a normal mandibular condyle with an articular surface covered by fibrocartilage that articulates with the temporal wall of the zygomatic bone, and histologically, does not show neoplastic growth.
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