1. Actual applications of magnetic resonance imaging in dentomaxillofacial region.
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Johnson, Migi, Sreela, L. S., Mathew, Philips, and Prasad, Twinkle S.
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SALIVARY gland tumors ,STOMATOGNATHIC system diseases ,MOUTH tumors ,MAGNETIC resonance imaging ,MEDICAL technology ,NUCLEAR magnetic resonance spectroscopy ,LYMPH nodes ,DECISION making ,DENTISTRY ,TEMPOROMANDIBULAR disorders - Abstract
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a versatile imaging modality utilized in various medical fields. Specifically used for evaluation of soft tissues, with non-ionizing radiation and multiplanar sections that has provided great guidance to diagnosis. Nowadays, use of MRI in dental practice is becoming more pervasive, especially for the evaluation of head-and-neck cancer, detection of salivary gland lesions, lymphadenopathy, and temporomandibular joint disorders. Understanding the basic principles, its recent advances, and multiple applications in dentomaxillofacial region helps significantly in the diagnostic decision making. In this article, the principle of MRI and its recent advances are reviewed, with further discussion on the appearance of various maxillofacial pathosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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