22 - The Mandible

Abstract

Morphogenesis and anatomy of the mandible including teeth discussed. Craniofacial malformation as it pertains to mandible touched upon. Imaging pediatric mandibular pathology to include arthritic and nonarthritic TMJ disorders, mandibular fractures, osteomyelitis and CRMO, odontogenic and nonodontogenic mandibular cysts and masses, metastatic disease and other generalized skeletal diseases involving the mandible including fibrous dysplasia, infantile cortical hyperostosis and metabolic bone disorders like renal osteodystrophy highlited. CT, MRI and radiography including Panorex emphasized. Advances in fetal MRI included where applicable.