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NEU: Modernste 3-Tesla-MRT-Technologie
Der neue Siemens MAGNETOM Vida Eco (3T) ermöglicht noch präzisere Diagnostik und kürzere
Untersuchungszeiten
Mehr zum 3-Tesla MRT ->
Temporomandibular Joint Problems
New treatment approaches with MRI diagnostics and stem cell therapy
In a joint project, the Prof. Stehling Institute for Imaging Diagnostics and the ANOVA Institute for Regenerative Medicine have developed new diagnostic and treatment approaches for a previously poorly resolved medical problem: The chronically painful temporomandibular joint.
Due to the complexity of the temporomandibular joint and its diverse conditions, patients often suffer chronically, sometimes for decades, from pain and functional limitations without finding an adequate medical solution. This motivated us to combine modern diagnostic and therapeutic methods in order to provide patients with temporomandibular joint disorders an effective approach to treating their complaints.
Risk factors
* Iodine deficiency
* Family history
* Autoimmune diseases
* Radiation exposure
The temporomandibular joints
Cause of various complaints
The temporomandibular joints (TMJ) are the bilateral hinge joints through which the lower jaw is movably attached to the rest of the skull. The mobility of the lower jaw enables chewing and speaking.
Due to the strong masticatory muscles, the temporomandibular joint is exposed to strong forces, which can lead to mechanical malfunctions and accelerated wear, especially in the case of asymmetries in the jaw and tooth area.
With TMJ syndrome, patients notice intermittent pain in the joint in front of the ear or in the muscles around the joint when they speak or chew. In severe cases, patients can no longer open their mouth properly and chewing is no longer possible: food is swallowed unchewed or patients are limited to a liquid diet.
The complex structure and function of the temporomandibular joints is often poorly understood, even by doctors. The joint has four main components: Bone (with cartilage), discus, muscles and ligaments. Pathological changes in muscles and ligaments are often overlooked even by experienced doctors.
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Dynamic MRI of the Tempromandibular Joints
Dynamic MRI of the temporomandibular joints reveals pathological changes at an early stage so that effective treatment can be initiated.
Bone, Cartilage and Articular Disc Conditions
First of all, the temporomandibular joint, like any other joint, has a cartilage covering that surrounds the joint. This articular cartilage ensures that the joint glides smoothly and acts as a protective cushion for the underlying bones where they meet as a joint.
In addition, as in the knee, there is a natural spacer in the joint called the “discus articularis” (articular disk of the temporomandibular joint). This is a structure similar to the “meniscus” in the knee, which moves with the joint-f...