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ArticleJournal of oral & facial pain and headache2025

Exploring the relationship between clinical symptoms and MRI findings in temporomandibular joint disorders: a preliminary study.

Ecem Sancar, Dilek Yılmaz, Safak Parlak, Elif G Bulut, Gozde Ozer, Nur E Hersek

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Ecem SancarDepartment of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Baskent University, 06490 Ankara, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0002-2235-4681
Dilek YılmazDepartment of Oral Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Baskent University, 06490 Ankara, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0001-8802-8259
Safak ParlakDepartment of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, 06230 Ankara, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0002-6028-4653
Elif G BulutDepartment of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, 06230 Ankara, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0003-0305-2239
Gozde OzerDepartment of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, 06230 Ankara, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0003-3446-0278
Nur E HersekDepartment of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Hacettepe University, 06230 Ankara, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0002-1734-1069

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backgroundThis study aimed to evaluate the relationships between magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings (such as condylar degeneration, disc displacement, joint effusion and disc deformity) and clinical symptoms in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs).

methodsA total of 54 patients (108 temporomandibular joints (TMJs)) were included. Clinical evaluations assessed joint pain, joint sounds, mouth opening limitations, deviation/deflection and locking. MRI scans were analyzed for condylar degeneration, disc displacement (disc displacement with reduction (DDWR) or disc displacement without reduction (DDWOR)), joint effusion, and disc morphology. Statistical analyses included chi-square tests/Fisher's exact tests for categorical variables. A

resultsDDWR and DDWOR were significantly associated with joint pain (

conclusionsMRI findings provide valuable insights into the structural changes observed in TMDs. Although disc displacement is strongly linked to pain and joint sounds, condylar degeneration and effusion exhibit more complex relationships with clinical symptoms.

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Magnetic Resonance ImagingTemporomandibular Joint DisordersAdolescentAdultAgedFemaleHumansJoint DislocationsMaleMandibular CondyleMiddle AgedRange of Motion, ArticularTemporomandibular Joint DiscYoung AdultDisc deformityJoint effusionMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI)Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD)

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