Insufficient Evidence for the Efficacy of MRI for Diagnosing TMJ Disorder
Article Title and Bibliographic Information
The Efficacy of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Diagnosis of Degenerative and Inflammatory Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: A Systematic Literature Review
Limchaichana N, Petersson A, Rohlin M.
Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod 2006;102(4):521-36
Purpose/Question
The aim of the study was to evaluate the diagnostic and therapeutic efficacy of MRI in the diagnosis of degenerative and inflammatory diseases of the TMJ.
Level of Evidence
2
Strength of Recommendation
C
Source of Funding
Information not available.
Type of Study/Design
Systematic Review
Associate Professor, Chief, Division Orofacial Pain, College of Dentistry, D530, University of Kentucky, 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536