Magnetic resonance imaging benefits preoperative diagnosis in third molar surgery

Written By : Dr. Shravani Dali |Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Published On 2023-02-16T20:00:30+05:30 | Updated On 17 Feb 2023 12:47 PM IST

Magnetic resonance imaging for preoperative diagnosis in third molar surgery is beneficial suggests a new study published in the Oral radiology.

In recent years, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has made great strides through various technical improvements and new sequences, which have made it one of the most promising and leading imaging techniques in the head and neck region. As modern imaging techniques in dentistry aim to reduce radiation exposure, this systematic review evaluated the possibilities, advantages, and disadvantages of advanced imaging diagnostics using dental MRI and its evidence for clinical indications and limitations relevant to mandibular third molar (MTM) surgery.

Two reviewers performed multiple database searches (PubMed MEDLINE, EMBASE, Biosis, and Cochrane databases) following the PICOS search strategy using medical subject headings (MeSH) terms, keywords, and their combinations. Ten studies were included in this systematic review. By providing high spatial resolution and excellent soft tissue contrast, black bone MRI sequences such as 3D Double Echo Steady State (DESS) and 3D Short Tau Inversion Recovery (STIR) imaging protocols have the potential to become a valuable alternative to cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in future dental clinical routines. Overall, radiation-free MRI represents another step toward personalized dentistry and improved decision-making that avoids ineffectiveness and minimizes risks in oral surgery by taking into account additional patient-side factors such as comorbidity, anatomical norm variations, and imaging biomarkers.

Reference:

Al-Haj Husain, A., Stadlinger, B., Winklhofer, S. et al. Magnetic resonance imaging for preoperative diagnosis in third molar surgery: a systematic review. Oral Radiol 39, 1–17 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11282-022-00611-4

Keywords:

Magnetic, resonance, imaging, preoperative, diagnosis, third, molar, surgery, beneficial, Al-Haj Husain, A., Stadlinger, B., Winklhofer, Oral radiology

(MeSH): Magnetic resonance imagingThird molar surgeryOral surgeryOral radiologyInferior alveolar nerveSystematic review

Source : Oral Radiology

Dr. Shravani Dali

Dr. Shravani Dali has completed her BDS from Pravara institute of medical sciences, loni. Following which she extensively worked in the healthcare sector for 2+ years. She has been actively involved in writing blogs in field of health and wellness. Currently she is pursuing her Masters of public health-health administration from Tata institute of social sciences. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in.

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