The value of double contrast arthrotomography combined with cinematography in the diagnosis of functional and structural TMJ alterations

Double contrast arthrotomography combined with cinematography as a diagnostic instrument establishing functional and structural TMJ alterations is evaluated for its diagnostic value and reliability within the chain of diagnostic measures applied. In 131 patients double-contrast arthrotomography was...

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Published inDeutsche Zeitschrift fur Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichts-Chirurgie Vol. 15; no. 2; p. 121
Main Authors Engelke, W, Grossniklaus, B, Sailer, H F
Format Journal Article
LanguageGerman
Published Germany 01.03.1991
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Arthrography - methods
Cineradiography
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - diagnostic imaging
Tomography, X-Ray
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Summary:Double contrast arthrotomography combined with cinematography as a diagnostic instrument establishing functional and structural TMJ alterations is evaluated for its diagnostic value and reliability within the chain of diagnostic measures applied. In 131 patients double-contrast arthrotomography was followed by a comprehensive history of joint problems, and verification of the clinical findings as well as the arthrographic diagnosis and the post-arthrographic TMJ alterations. Our interest was focussed, among others, on the question whether arthrography alone would have any therapeutic effect or produce an alteration in TMJ function.
ISSN:0343-3137