X - Ray Temporo-Mendibular (TM Joint) - Closed Mouth near me in Lakhimpur

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Depending on the area to be imaged, you may be asked to wear a hospital gown at the time of the scan.
You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.
Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiations may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.

Understanding X - Ray Temporo-Mendibular (TM Joint) - Closed Mouth in Lakhimpur

What is X - Ray Temporo-Mendibular (TM Joint) - Closed Mouth in Lakhimpur?

An X-ray of the temporomandibular joints is a safe and painless test to visualise this joint and the surrounding soft tissues like skin and muscles using small amount of radiation. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint that connects the jaw bone (known as mandible) to the skull. The image of the joint is recorded on a special X-ray film. The X-ray image is black and white. Dense structures such as the bones, appear white and softer body tissues, such as the skin and muscles appear darker. The actual exposure time to radiation is usually less than a second, although the overall test may take 15-20 minutes.

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about X - Ray Temporo-Mendibular (TM Joint) - Closed Mouth in Lakhimpur

Frequently Asked Questions about X - Ray Temporo-Mendibular (TM Joint) - Closed Mouth in Lakhimpur

Q. What are the drawbacks of a bone X-ray?

X-ray images give a very clear view of the bones. However, it does not provide a good visual image of the soft tissues like tendons, muscles or fat tissue under the skin. Even the bone microfractures or complicated spine injuries are not clearly visible on the X Ray images. Apart from this, it also exposes the patient to some amount of radiations but the benefit of the information gained from an X-ray image outweighs the risk of radiations.

Q. Who interprets the X-ray results?

The interpretation of an X-Ray image is carried out by a radiologist who analyses or reads the X-ray image and prepares a report of the findings which is shared with the patient.