Extension of the temporomandibular joint space by methods derived from general orthopedic procedures

1957 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 386-399 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Joint Space ◽  
Orthopedic Procedures

scholarly journals Effect of enforced manipulation technique on arthrocentesis in closed lock with adhesion in the upper joint space of the temporomandibular joint

2006 ◽  
Vol 52 (11) ◽  
pp. 582-587
Author(s):  
Shinya YURA ◽  
Yasunori TOTSUKA ◽  
Noritaka OHGA ◽  
Kazuhiro OOI ◽  
Akiko MABUCHI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Joint Space ◽  
Closed Lock

Non-primate Lentiviral Vector Administration in the TMJ

2004 ◽  
Vol 83 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Kyrkanides ◽  
P. Kambylafkas ◽  
J.H. Miller ◽  
R.H. Tallents
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Reporter Gene ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Lentiviral Vector ◽  
Retrograde Transport ◽  
Lentiviral Vectors ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Joint Space ◽  
Nerve Fibers ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Gene therapy is emerging as a novel treatment method for the management of temporomandibular joint disorders. The aim of this investigation was to study the effects of lentiviral vectors on the temporomandibular joint. Consequently, we injected into the articular joint space a defective feline immunodeficiency virus capable of infecting dividing as well as terminally differentiated cells with the reporter gene lacZ, the expression of which was studied by means of PCR, X-gal histochemistry, and β-galactosidase immunocytochemistry. Our results showed successful transduction of hard and soft tissues of the temporomandibular joint. Interestingly, a subset of primary sensory neurons of the ipsilateral trigeminal ganglion also stained positive for the reporter gene, presumably following uptake of the lentiviral vector by peripheral nerve fibers and retrograde transport to the nucleus. These findings suggest that lentiviral vectors can potentially serve as a platform for the transfer of anti-nociceptive genes for the management of temporomandibular joint pain.

Time-course change in temporomandibular joint space after advancement and setback mandibular osteotomy with Le Fort I osteotomy

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 679-687 ◽  
Author(s):  
Koichiro Ueki ◽  
Akinori Moroi ◽  
Takamitsu Tsutsui ◽  
Ryota Hiraide ◽  
Akihiro Takayama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Time Course ◽  
Joint Space ◽  
Le Fort I Osteotomy ◽  
Le Fort ◽  
Mandibular Osteotomy ◽  
Le Fort I

Radiographic Assessment of the Feline Temporomandibular Joint with Oblique Projections: A Preliminary Ex Vivo Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 089875642110665
Author(s):  
Lenin A. Villamizar-Martinez ◽  
Cristian M. Villegas ◽  
Marco A. Gioso ◽  
Carina Outi Baroni ◽  
Silvana M. Unruh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Conventional Radiography ◽  
Joint Space ◽  
Domestic Cat ◽  
Radiographic Assessment ◽  
Oblique View ◽  
Oblique Projections ◽  
Complex Anatomy

Radiographic assessment of the temporomandibular joint in the domestic cat using conventional radiographic views can be challenging due to superimposition of overlying structures and the complex anatomy of the skull. The use of computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and cone beam computed tomography to assess the temporomandibular joint in the cat has increased, but these modalities are not always available in general veterinary practices. Conventional radiography is still commonly used for first line assessment of the temporomandibular joint. The aim of this preliminary study was to determine optimal angle of obliquity of lateroventral-laterodorsal and laterorostral-laterocaudal (nose up lateral oblique) oblique radiographic views in the assessment of the temporomandibular joints in five feline mesaticephalic dry skulls. Visibility of the mandibular head, mandibular fossa, retroarticular process, and temporomandibular joint space were evaluated and scored by two veterinary radiologists. The results of this study identified that the dependent temporomandibular joint anatomy was best seen on the latero-10°-ventral-laterodorsal, latero-15°-ventral-laterodorsal, and latero-20°-ventral-laterodorsal, oblique views, and opposite lateral oblique views at these angulations may be helpful in characterization of this anatomy in clinical patients. The results also indicate that the laterorostral-laterocaudal (nose up lateral oblique) oblique view did not allow adequate discrimination of all TMJ anatomy at any angle, and is not recommended.

scholarly journals Ultrasonography: A step forward in temporomandibular joint imaging. A preliminary descriptive study

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Surej Kumar L.K. ◽  
Georgie P. Zachariah ◽  
Sumesh Chandran
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Imaging Modality ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Diagnostic Technique ◽  
High Specificity ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Joint Space ◽  
Dynamic Relationship ◽  
Disc Position

Ultrasonography (USG) is a cost-effective and noninvasive imaging modality commonly employed for imaging the abdominal region and extremities. Currently, with the availability of higher frequency probes and higher resolution devices, USG imaging of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) looks promising. The aim is to evaluate and demonstrate the role of USG as an imaging modality of TMJ by visualizing the static and dynamic relationship of the joint, assessment of joint space and eliciting reproducibility at both open and closed mouth positions. 30 volunteers were selected based on the inclusion criteria in line with the research diagnostic criteria/temporomandibular disorders guidelines. High-resolution USG (≥12 MHz) of the right TMJ (chosen for uniformity) was done in the left decubitus position on (n=30) volunteers. The joint disc movement was directly visualized during opening and closing motions. The vertical joint space was assessed using the firmware and accurate reproducibility was checked. At the closed mouth position, the measured values ranged from 0.2 mm to 0.7 mm with a median of 0.05 cm and a mean of 0.4±0.15 mm. At the position of maximal mouth opening, the measured values ranged from 0.9 mm to 1.5 mm with a median of 1.1 mm and a mean of 1.1±0.17 mm. USG enables visualization of the dynamic relationship between joint structures, with particular importance to the condyle and disc position. The articular disc appears on the USG as a thin layer of hyperechogenicity surrounded by a hypoechoic halo, located between 2 hyperechoic lines viz, the condyle and the articular eminence. We recommend ultrasonographic imaging as a noninvasive diagnostic technique with relatively high specificity for patients with temporomandibular disorders.

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