What’s the point of imaging the TMJ’s?
To diagnose problems that could not be seen otherwise, helping us rule out other problems that might be contributing to your bite and/or TMD issues. TMJ imaging using both MRI soft tissue and CBCT hard tissue imaging is the best way to begin properly diagnosing a problematic “TMJ” or bite patient. The aforementioned is why the Center for Neural Occlusion proffers TMJ MRI usage in its dental continuing education training so much!