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Abstract #3837

Retrospective Self-Gated MRI of the TMJ Dynamics During Mastication

Stefan Wundrak1, 2, Jan Paul1, Johannes Ulrici2, Erich Hell2, Volker Rasche1

1Klinik fr Innere Medizin II, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany; 2Sirona Dental Systems, Bensheim, Germany

We introduce a retrospective self-gated MRI reconstruction method for the imaging of the temporomandibular joint dynamics. Compared to real-time imaging the proposed technique shows an improved tempo-spatial resolution and allows for the first time the imaging of the TMJ dynamics under a continuous mastication.

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