Connection Between the Temporomandibular Joint and Temporal Bone
Imaging of the Temporomandibular Joint, Springer International Publishing Ag, ss.323-359, 2018
- Yayın Türü: Kitapta Bölüm / Araştırma Kitabı
- Basım Tarihi: 2018
- Doi Numarası: 10.1007/978-3-319-99468-0_17
- Yayınevi: Springer International Publishing Ag
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.323-359
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Infections, Magnetic resonance imaging, Temporal bone, TMJ, Tumors
- Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
The temporal bone is a key structure not only for the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and brain, but also for the ear, since it surrounds the internal, middle, and - partially - the external ear. Owing to their common origin and development, as well as nearby location, the temporal bone and TMJ may modify each other and share similar pathologies, including congenital malformations, traumatic and inflammatory changes, and neoplasms. Temporal air spaces are potential paths for the spread of various pathological processes. Tumors of the mastoid process and ear may extend into the TMJ, while otitis or mastoiditis may involve the TMJ and can even result in ankylosis. Moreover, fractures of the base of the skull frequently extend through the pneumatized spaces of the temporal bone and may release air into the glenoid fossa. In this chapter, we aim to show the possible connections between the TMJ and temporal bone.