• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.17-24
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• 2006

Purpose : The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of TMJ disc displacement on the TMJ disc configuration and surrounding osseous structure. Materials and Methods : The proton density and 72-weighted MR images of 57 TMJs were retrospectively studied. These TMJs were divided into three groups according to the anterior disc displacement status on MR sagittal images, those were the normal, anterior disc displacement with reduction (ADWR), anterior disc displacement without reduction (ADWOR). The frequency of disc configuration and surrounding bony change, the border status between articular disc and retrodiscal tissue were investigated according to the positional change of articular disc. Results : There were significant statistical differences of chi-square statistics of TMJ disc configurational type between normal and ADWR/ADWOR group, respectively. Surrounding bony change frequently appeared in ADWOR and a statistically significant difference of chi-square statistics of bony change frequency between normal and ADWOR group was observed. Conclusion : These results suggested that the disc configuration and bony change of TMJ are strongly related to TMJ disc displacement.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.235-240
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• 2001

Purpose: To evaluate displacement and morphologic changes of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc in patient with internal derangement using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Materials and Methods: One hundred and forty five MR images of TMJs in 73 patients were evaluated. Positional and morphologic changes of the TMJ discs were assessed. Lateral or medial disc displacement was also evaluated on coronal images. Results: Among 63 discs with anterior disc displacement, 37 discs were assessed as a biconcave disc and 21 as a deformed disc. Rotational disc displacement was observed in 35 discs. Anteromedial disc displacement was observed in 29 discs, and anterolateral direction in 6 discs. Among 35 rotational displacement, 5 biconcave discs and 21 deformed discs were observed. Conclusion : Rotational and sideways displacement of TMJ discs were found to be common and an important aspect of internal derangement. This study also suggests that sagittal and coronal images of the TMJ have complementary abilities for an assessment of joint abnormality.

• 치과방사선
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.205-213
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• 1998

This study was designed to reveal the correlationship between the internal derangement state of TMJ and clinical characteristics including pain and mandibular dysfunction. One hundred and twenty five subjects with TMJ signs and symptoms were chosen for two years. The level of pain and madibular dysfunction were evaluated by Visual Analog Scale(VAS) and Craniomandibular Index(CMI). The diagnostic categories of TMJ internal derangement were determined by arthrography and they included normal disc position, anterior disc displacement with reduction(ADDR), rotational disc displacement with reduction (RDDR), anterior disc displacement without reduction(ADDNR), and rotational disc displacement without reduction(RDDNR). Also disc perforation was used as a criteria to divide the diagnostic subgroups. The obtained results were as follows; 1. The patient distribution of each group was 5 in normal disc position(4％), 40 in ADDR(32％), 30 in RDDR(24％), 34 in ADDNR(27％), and 16 in RDDNR(13％). 2. Perforation was observed in 8％ of ADDR, 10％ of RDDR, 32％ of ADDNR, and 19％ of RDDNR. 3. CMI of non-reduction group was higher than that of reduction or normal group(p<0.05), but V AS showed no significant difference.4. CMI of perforation group was higher than that of non-perforation group in reduction group (p<0.05). 5. There were no significant differences of CMI and VAS between anterior disc displacement group and rotational disc displacement group in both reduction and non-reduction group. 6. CMI of RDDNR group was higher than that of RDDR group(p<0.05). 7. There were no significant difference of CMI and VAS between bilateral involvement group and unilateral involvement group(p<0.05).

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제58권6호
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• pp.364-376
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• 2020

Internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is condition in which articular disc has become displaced from its normal functional relationship with the mandibular condyle and the articular portion of the temporal bone. Common types of internal derangement include disc displacement with reduction (with or without intermittent locking), and disc displacement without reduction (with or without limited opening) classified according to the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD). Treatment varies depending on diagnosis. Therefore, differential diagnosis should be made for appropriate treatment.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.73-79
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• 2006

Purpose : To describe the MRI findings of the antero-superior attachment of the disc in patients with internal derangement. Materials and Methods : One hundred fifty-six MR images from 40 normal subjects and 55 abnormal subjects were classified into three study groups of normal, anterior disc displacement with reduction and anterior disc displacement without reduction. On both closed- and open-mouth proton density sagittal images, the depiction of the antero-superior attachment of the disc and its demarcation from the disc were evaluated in three cuts of lateral, central and medial one thirds of the condyle. Results : The depiction of antero-superior attachment was more frequent by the order of normal, anterior disc displacement with reduction and anterior disc displacement without reduction groups, and the significant differences were found on lateral cut of the closed images and lateral and central cuts of the open images. In study for the demarcation between the antero-superior attachment and the disc the lateral cut of the closed images and all three cuts of the open images showed significant differences. Conclusion : Open images are useful to show the difference in depiction of the antero-superior attachment of the disc among the TMJ groups.

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.511-517
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• 1995

목적 : 골 및 관절질환의 예민한 진단방법으로 이미 잘 알려진 골스캔의 측두하악관절장애의 진단 및 관절원판변위와 관절염의 감별진단에 있어서 임상적 유용성을 알아보고자 하였다. 방법 : 임상적으로 진단이 가능한 측두하악관절원판 변위환자 21예(일측성 13, 양측성 8), 관절염 환자 26예(일측성 23예, 양측성 3예)와 측두하악장애의 병력과 증상이 없는 대조군 39예에서 골스캔을 시행하고, 10만 계수의 두경부의 측면영상에서 측두하악관절부위?l 섭최계수를 구하여 각 측두하악관절의 섭취율과 양측측두하악관절 섭취율의 차이를 구하여, 임상증상과의 일치정도를 확인하고, 환자군에서는 경두개 및 파노라마 방사선 촬영결과와 비교 분석하였다. 결과 : 1) 측두하악관절의 단순섭취율은 정상대조군에서 $1.084{\pm}0.172$였고, 관절염으로 이환된 관절에서 $1.673{\pm}0.606$으로 가장 높았으며, 관절원판변위로 이환된 관절에서는 $1350{\pm}0.351$로 대조군에서 보다 증가되어 있었다. (p<0.01). [대조군의 평균치+2표준편차]인 1.428%이상 증가된 경우는 일측성으로 이환된 관절원판변위 환자에서 21.3%, 일측성관절염 환자에서 69.6%였다. 2) 양측 측두하악관절 단순섭취율의 차이는 대조군에서 $0.062{\pm}0.063$이었고, 일측성 관절염 환자에서 $0.608{\pm}$0.533으로 가장 높았으며, 관절원판변위 환자에서는 대조군과 차이가 없었다.(p<001). [대조군의 평균치+2표준편차]인 0.188이상 증가된 경우는 일측성 관절염환자의 87%, 일측성 관절원판변위 환자의 23%였다. 3) 방사선 촬영결과 골변화가 나타났던 관절과 골 변화가 없었던 관절사이의 섭취율 차이는 없었고, 방사선 촬영결과의 골변화와 골스캔상의 섭취율의 증가가 임상상과 일치한 경우는 일측성 관절원판변위 환자 13예 중 각각 0예와 3예, 일측성 관절염환자 23예 중 12예와 16예였다. 결론 : 측두하악관절의 장애가 유발된 경우 골스캔상 측두하악관절의 섭취가 증가되며, 이는 관절원판변위 환자보다 관절염 환자에서 더욱 현저히 관찰된다. 양측 측두하악관절 섭취율의 차이도 일측성 관절염환자에서 일측성 관절원판변위 환자보다 더욱 현저히 증가되어 보인다. 따라서 골스캔은 특히 일측성으로 이환된 측두하악관절장애의 진단 및 관절원판변위와 관절염의 구별에 도움을 줄 수 있는 유용하고 간편한 진단방법으로 생각된다.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.337-343
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• 2001

Objective. Disc displacement may affect the joint space narrowing between condyle head and glenoid fossa. This study was designed to evaluate the correlation between the joint space change and the directions of disc displacement. Study Design. Two hundreds temporomandibular joints MR images of TMD patients (170 joints) and asymptomatic volunteers (30 joints) were evaluated for this purpose. Anterior disc displacement was divided into 3 stages (normal, little to mild, and moderate to severe displacement) based on sagittal images. And sideways displacement was classified as 3 categories (center, medial and lateral displacement) based on coronal images, then joint spaces were measured at medial, central and lateral parts of condyle head on coronal MR images, respectively. The joint spaces of 7 groups divided according to the severity and the direction of disc displacement were compared. Results. The reduction of the joint space was affected by sideways disc displacement at the opposite side of the condyle head, except the cases accompanied with severe anteriorly and laterally displaced disc. Conclusion. The sideways disc displacement affected on the opposite side temporomandibular joint space width.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제52권4호
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• pp.409-413
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• 2022

This report presents a rare case where a displaced temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc was reduced to its normal position after orthognathic surgery, and long-term magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) follow-up visualized these postoperative changes. A 22-year-old male patient presented for facial asymmetry. He also complained of pain in the right TMJ area, and MRI showed disc displacements in both TMJs. After orthognathic surgery for facial asymmetry correction, the TMJ was re-evaluated. The symptom had resolved and the disc was positioned within the normal range during mouth opening. However, 6 and a half years after surgery, he complained of recurrent pain in the right joint, and MRI revealed medial disc displacement in the right TMJ. In conclusion, the influence of orthognathic surgery on the disc position might continue for a long time until the TMJ adapts to the new position. Careful and long-term follow-up is suggested to assess the TMJ complex.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.410-416
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• 2001

Objective: Disc displacement may affect the joint space narrowing between condylar head and glenoid fossa. This study was designed to evaluate the correlation between the joint space change and the severity of anterior disc displacement. Materials and Methods: Two hundreds temporomandibular joints MR images of TMD patients(170 joints) and asymptomatic volunteers(30 joints) were evaluated for this purpose. Anterior disc displacement was divided into 3 stages(normal, little to mild, and moderate to severe displacement) based on sagittal images, then joint spaces were measured at medial, central and lateral parts of condyle head on coronal MR images, respectively The joint spaces of 3 groups divided according to the severity of anterior disc displacement were compared. Results: The reduction of joint space was related to the severity of the anterior disc displacement at lateral, medial side and especially at center Conclusion: The temporomandibular joint space was affected by the severity of the anterior disc displacement.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.16-19
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• 2017

Clinicians are familiar with limitation of opening mouth caused by temporomandibular disorders. Sometimes, patients also complain of difficulty in closing mouth. Difficulty in closing mouth can be caused by anterior, posterior disc displacement, and subluxation of temporomandibular joint (TMJ). In this report, we presented a patient who had a difficulty in both opening and closing mouth. The patient complained of TMJ noises and intermittent limitation of opening mouth, and inability to get teeth back into maximal intercuspal position. Magnetic resonance images revealed that the left TMJ had an anterior disc displacement with relative posterior disc displacement. We reviewed the possible causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment for difficulty in closing mouth with related literatures.