Arthrography of the temporomandibular joint: main diagnostic and therapeutic applications

Abstract

Arthrography is an alternative technique for diagnosing soft tissue derangements of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) when magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is not an option. This can be due to contraindications to perform a MRI on a specific patient or when MRI is not applicable for specific diagnoses of soft tissue derangements of the TMJ. It is an invasive method and can be used not only for diagnostics but also for therapeutic injections e.g. administration of corticosteroids