Imaging of Temporomandibular Joint: Approach by Direct Volume Rendering
Background: The purpose of this study was to conduct a morphological analysis of the temporomandibular joint, a highly specialized synovial joint that permits movement and function of the mandible. Materials and Methods: We have studied the temporomandibular joint anatomy, directly on the living...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2014-11-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/5195/9977_CE(Ra)_F(Sh)_PF1(AJAK)_PFA(Sh).pdf |
| Summary: | Background: The purpose of this study was to conduct a
morphological analysis of the temporomandibular joint, a highly
specialized synovial joint that permits movement and function
of the mandible.
Materials and Methods: We have studied the temporomandibular joint anatomy, directly on the living, from 3D images
obtained by medical imaging Computed Tomography and
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance acquisition, and subsequent
re-engineering techniques 3D Surface Rendering and Volume
Rendering. Data were analysed with the goal of being able to
isolate, identify and distinguish the anatomical structures of the
joint, and get the largest possible number of information utilizing
software for post-processing work.
Results: It was possible to reproduce anatomy of the skeletal
structures, as well as through acquisitions of Magnetic
Resonance Imaging; it was also possible to visualize the
vascular, muscular, ligamentous and tendinous components
of the articular complex, and also the capsule and the fibrous
cartilaginous disc. We managed the Surface Rendering and
Volume Rendering, not only to obtain three-dimensional images
for colour and for resolution comparable to the usual anatomical
preparations, but also a considerable number of anatomical,
minuter details, zooming, rotating and cutting the same images
with linking, graduating the colour, transparency and opacity
from time to time.
Conclusion: These results are encouraging to stimulate further
studies in other anatomical districts. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |