Stylohyoid Syndrome.

A 26-year-old male presented with an ache deep to the angle of the left mandible and moderate, constant pain with swallowing, symptoms that had begun 3 years earlier. He was diagnosed with Eagle syndrome, characterized by cervical oropharynx pain due to an elongated styloid process. The patient consulted a physical therapist, who instructed the patient on a home exercise program based on imaging and examination findings.

MRI assessment of temporomandibular disc position among various mandibular positions: a pilot study.

Purpose: The aim of this pilot study was to assess temporomandibular joint disc movement relative to the condyle among centric relation (CR), physiologic rest position (PRP), and maximal intercuspation position (MIP) in healthy patients without signs or symptoms of any temporomandibular disorder. The hypothesis was that as the condyle rotated clockwise or translated anteriorly, the disc would also move in an anterior direction.

Material And Methods: Magnetic resonance images were obtained on 20 volunteers in CR, physiologic rest, and MIP.

Digital intraoral radiographic quality assurance and control in private practice.

At present, the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Oral Maxillofacial Radiology have guidelines for the dental environment that include quality assurance and control of film-based radiography. Approximately 19%-30% of US dental offices currently use some form of digital intraoral radiography, and growth is expected to continue. It is anticipated that new tools and guidelines will be needed to aid in the development of quality assurance (QA) and control of digital intraoral radiographic images.