CONE BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY FOR VISUALIZATION OF THE TEMPOROMANDibular JOINT

Gusenkadieva Kamila N., Rasulov Ibragim M., Radzhabov Selim Ruslanovich

Visualization of the TMJ using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) allows for the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of this joint. CBCT provides three-dimensional images of the bony structures and joint space, as well as an assessment of bone morphology without distortion or superimpositions. MRI is ideal for visualizing soft tissues and allows for evaluation of the degree of skeletal anomalies. However, traditional visualization of the TMJ has its limitations due to two-dimensional imaging and adjacent anatomical superimposition. CBCT is a more accurate and informative method of visualizing this joint and is used for assessing treatment response. This study will examine the application of CBCT in investigating the TMJ in various patient categories with different pathologies, such as osteoarthritis, remodeling, ankylosis, trauma, rheumatoid arthritis, synovial chondromatosis, and other intra-articular pathologies.

Keywords:temporomandibular joint, computer tomography, volume of movement, pathologies