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Radiographic examination first involves a panoramic X-ray and a TMJ radiograph to analyze bone morphology and rule out the possibility of osteoarthritis. The panoramic X-ray is used to evaluate the bone morphology of the mandibular condyle and facial asymmetry. It also helps evaluate odontogenic infections (such as wisdom tooth inflammation), which can cause symptoms similar to TMJ disorder. TMJ radiography allows analysis of the shape of the temporal boneas well as the mandible, providing a more detailed view of bone tissue than a panoramic X-ray. It also provides important information for evaluating the position of the mandibular condyle within the joint and its range of motion when the mouth is opened.
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint formed where the lower jawbone meets the skull, just in front of the ear. It is a critically important joint that acts as a lever when opening and closing the mouth, moving the jaw side to side or forward, and chewing food. The TMJ is a musculoskeletal structure made up of the mandible, the skull, the articular disc between them, ligaments, and the surrounding muscles.
As a highly valuable tool for real-time imaging of internal structures, ultrasound can be very useful for evaluating muscles and skeletal structures. For this reason, ultrasound examination of musculoskeletal conditions like this has recently drawn growing attention, particularly in orthopedics and rheumatology. Gwangmyeong 77 Implant Dental Clinic has introduced ultrasound equipment specifically for TMJ disorder examination, enabling more accurate diagnosis and treatment of TMJ disorder.
