DOI:

10.37988/1811-153X_2025_2_45

Prospective analysis of MRI in patients with a dysfunctional condition of the temporomandibular joint

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Authors

  • M.V. Martyusheva 1, PhD in Medical Sciences, associate professor of the Prosthodontics Department
    ORCID: 0000-0003-3689-6358
  • N.B. Astashina 1, Doctor of Science in Medicine, full professor of the Prosthodontics Department
    ORCID: 0000-0003-1135-7833
  • A.A. Stafeev 2, Doctor of Science in Medicine, full professor of the Prosthodontics Department
    ORCID: 0000-0002-5059-5810
  • A.V. Khizhuk 2, PhD in Medical Sciences, assistant professor of the Prosthodontics Department
    ORCID: 0000-0001-7847-3834
  • 1 Perm State Medical University, 614000, Perm, Russia
  • 2 Omsk State Medical University, 644099, Omsk, Russia

Abstract

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is defined as the “gold standard” in the diagnosis of TMJ diseases and cause to visualize the morphology, topography and functional state of soft tissue structures of the joint. The purpose of the study: analysis frequency of isolated (right-sided, left-sided) and bilateral morphological and functional disorders of the TMJ (retrospective study based on MRI data).
Material and methods.
A retrospective analysis of the results of magnetic resonance imaging studies was performed in 47 patients with a dysfunctional TMJ condition. The study group included patients aged 18 to 79 years old, with complaints of pain in the TMJ area, restriction of mouth opening, the presence of a click, crunch, and a feeling of fluid in the joint.
Results.
The prevalence of degenerative-dystrophic processes in the bone (62%) and soft tissue structures (60%) of the TMJ, dislocation of articular discs (60%) and articular heads (7%) in both, in the right and left joints, was estimated. It was found that both temporomandibular joints were most often involved in the pathological process. With unilateral damage, the left TMJ was subjected to more pronounced pathological effects than the right one.

Key words:

temporomandibular joint, TMJ, articular head, dysfunctional state of the TMJ, articular disc, magnetic resonance imaging, MRI

For Citation

[1]
Martyusheva M.V., Astashina N.B., Stafeev A.A., Khizhuk A.V. Prospective analysis of MRI in patients with a dysfunctional condition of the temporomandibular joint. Clinical Dentistry (Russia).  2025; 28 (2): 45—49. DOI: 10.37988/1811-153X_2025_2_45

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July 10, 2024

Accepted

June 7, 2025

Published on

July 5, 2025