MRI and biochemical investigation of the temporomandibular joint ofjuvenile pigs after sagittal advancement of the mandibulae

摘要

Orthodontic treatment leads to changes of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The extent and manner of alterations are not yet clarified completely. The non-invasive diagnostic methods do not provide any precise data about the extent of alterations. The aim of the present investigation was to analyse the TMJ cartilage after orthodontic treatment with non-invasive and invasive methods.