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ArticleOral radiology2025

Improving TMJ MRI diagnostics in juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a comparative evaluation of image enhancement filters.

Ana Carla Raphaelli Nahás, Alessandra Motta Streva, Francis Damico Siqueira, Ariani Suzy de Lima Oliveira Silva, Helio Doyle Pereira da Silva, Thasia Luiz Dias Ferreira, Simone Appenzeller, Andre Luiz Ferreira Costa

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Ana Carla Raphaelli NahásDepartment of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Guarulhos University (UNG), Praça Tereza Cristina, 229, PO Box 07023-070, Guarulhos, SP, Brazil. carlanahas@yahoo.com.br.ORCID 0000-0003-0643-8444
Alessandra Motta StrevaCEPO, Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Francis Damico SiqueiraDepartment of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Guarulhos University (UNG), Praça Tereza Cristina, 229, PO Box 07023-070, Guarulhos, SP, Brazil.
Ariani Suzy de Lima Oliveira SilvaDepartment of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Guarulhos University (UNG), Praça Tereza Cristina, 229, PO Box 07023-070, Guarulhos, SP, Brazil.
Helio Doyle Pereira da SilvaDepartment of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Guarulhos University (UNG), Praça Tereza Cristina, 229, PO Box 07023-070, Guarulhos, SP, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-7954-2771
Thasia Luiz Dias FerreiraSchool of Dentistry, Guarulhos University (UNG), Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0003-0866-2124
Simone AppenzellerDepartment of Orthopedics, Rheumatology and Traumatology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil.
Andre Luiz Ferreira CostaPostgraduate Program in Dentistry, Cruzeiro Do Sul University (UNICSUL), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0003-4856-5417

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Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo 12/16953-4
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Abstract

objectivesTo assess the effectiveness of two enhancement filters for magnetic resonance images of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). MATERIAL: Magnetic resonance image (MRI) of 44 patients with JIA (15 males and 29 females) was analysed using OnDemand 3D

resultsThere was no statistically significant difference between Sharpen 1 and Sharpen 2 filters. Both filters provided significantly better images compared to images without filter (P = 0.000), resulting in a greater constancy of images with excellent diagnostic conditions. As for the evaluation of the articular eminences, Sharpen 2 filter provided images with better sharpness, despite the lack of a statistically significant difference.

conclusionThe use of enhancement filters in MRI of patients with JIA was shown to be a valuable means to improve the diagnostic quality. Both Sharpen 1 and Sharpen 2 filters significantly enhanced the visualisation of mandibular condyles and articular eminences, thus potentially facilitating the detection and follow-up of JIA-related changes in these structures.

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Arthritis, JuvenileImage EnhancementMagnetic Resonance ImagingTemporomandibular JointTemporomandibular Joint DisordersAdolescentChildFemaleHumansMaleDigital filtersImage enhancementJuvenile idiopathic arthritisPediatric imagingTemporomandibular joint

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PMID40410647

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