{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Protrusive Dental Podcast","title":"Why We Need to Take MRIs for TMJs! – PDP265","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2741,"description":"When is it appropriate to consider an MRI for your TMD patient?\nWhat’s actually involved in MRI of the TMJ?\nCan you use any MRI machine, or is the choice of imaging center crucial?\nAnd who should be reporting on these scans — does it really matter? (Hint: yes, it does!)\nDr. Kevin Lotzof, a straight-talking radiologist, joins Jaz for a controversial deep dive into the role of MRI in Temporomandibular Disorders. While many experts downplay its importance, Kevin argues that TMJs are under-imaged and under-diagnosed — and that we may be missing critical pathology.\nThey explore the practicalities of imaging, how to set expectations with your patients, and why strong but differing views in TMD care can ultimately help you refine your own clinical approach.\n https://youtu.be/-yo_Qx4Zg5Q \nWatch PDP265 on YouTube\n Protrusive Dental Pearl: Adopt the mindset of “Find the cancer today.”\nWhen carrying out examinations—whether soft tissue or extraoral—approach it with the intention of detecting oral or skin cancers early. This mindset helps clinicians look beyond just teeth, catch unusual or suspicious lesions, and potentially save lives.\nKey Takeaways\nTMJ is often overlooked but is crucial for overall health.\nMRI is essential for accurate TMJ diagnosis.\nCone beam CT cannot replace MRI for TMD assessment.\nPatients with headaches may have undiagnosed TMD.\nEducation on TMJ imaging is lacking among dental professionals.\nAsymptomatic patients should still be scanned for TMJ issues.\nThe quality of imaging directly impacts diagnosis accuracy.\nPatients often feel anxious about MRI procedures.\nUnderstanding patient perspectives can improve care.\nThere is a need for better collaboration between dentists and radiologists.\nHighlight of the episode:\n00:00 Teaser\n00:55 Intro\n05:20 Protrusive dental pearl\n06:36 Interview with Dr. Kevin Lotzof\n09:38 Under-Imaging and Differing Perspectives\n13:27 Access and MRI Centers in the UK\n17:51 TMJ MRI: Patient Expectations\n22:17 Midroll\n25:53 Open MRI...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/hLSIeRiYSp0oTfIk0BzEukFutShD18hH3f6fq4QHsWw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lZmM0/ZTNjYzdiZDJhNGFj/MzBiYmU2NTUwNmM2/NzQ2My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}