Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) MRI is the optimal choice for the imaging of soft tissues surrounding the TMJ. It allows three-dimensional evaluation of the axial, coronal and sagittal plane. It is the gold standard method for assessing disc position and is sensitive for intra-articular degenerative alterations.
magnetic reSonanCe imaging (MRi) mrI Is tHe OptiMAL choice for tHE imaGinG OF soFt tIsSues sUrRounding tHE Tmj. it allowS ThREE-dimensIoNAL evaLuATioN Of tHe AXIaL, corONal and saGiTtal PLanE. it IS THe goLd standard methoD fOr assEsSing disc positioN and is sensitIVE FOR InTra-artiCUlar DegenErativE altErations.