Application of a Dental-dedicated MRI in the Diagnosis of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Tissue Alterations Related to Third Molars, Periapical and Periodontal Inflammatory Diseases, and Implant Treatment Planning

University of Aarhus

Status

Enrolling

Conditions

MRI

Apical Periodontitis

TMJ

Periodontal Inflammation

Retained Tooth

Treatments

Device: MRI of teeth and surrounding structures

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Industry

Identifiers

NCT05439330

91340

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of the present study is to show that the use of 0.55T MRI combined with a "dental" coil produces images of sufficient diagnostic value to assess areas of interest in dentistry, and to compare MR images to traditional, dental-oriented radiographic images for diagnostic purposes.

Enrollment

470 estimated patients

Sex

All

Ages

18+ years old

Volunteers

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion Criteria (one of the following):

referred for CBCT imaging of at least one tooth for endodontic reasons
referred for intra-oral and/or panoramic imaging covering at least one molar tooth for periodontal reasons
referred for CBCT imaging of the TMJ (bilaterally)
referred for panoramic imaging of the third molar (retained/semi-retained, uni- or bilateral), prior to treatment planning
referred for CBCT imaging prior to implant treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

younger than 18 years
unable to give consent
pregnant
pronounced claustrophobia
pacemakers or implanted defibrillators
metal shrapnel injuries of the eyes or MRI incompatible metallic inclusions or implants large tatoos
non-removable piercings