Recent advances and educational strategies in diagnostic imaging for temporomandibular disorders: a narrative literature review.

Journal: Frontiers in neurology
Published Date: May 26, 2025

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a group of orofacial conditions characterized by pain and dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and surrounding musculature. Imaging plays a crucial role in diagnosis and treatment planning. However, educational content on TMD imaging in medical and dental curricula has lagged behind recent technological advances.

Authors

  • Ruopeng Zhao
    Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
  • Xin Xiong
    Department of Neurology, Chongqing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing 400011, China.
  • Zhenlin Li
    Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P.R.China.
  • Liming Zhang
    Department of Gastroenterology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China.
  • Haolun Yang
    Rehabilitation Medicine Center, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
  • Zheng Ye
    Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China.

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