CECT TM JOINT
₹4000
Book your CECT TM Joint test at Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy, which is an NABL- and NABH-accredited diagnostic centre. The advanced Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography (CECT) technology captures cross-sectional images at a higher resolution and angle of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and jaw bones and surrounding soft tissue, blood vessels, and neighboring structures intravenously. This scan is used to assess TM joint tumours, infections, inflammatory conditions, collections, vascular abnormalities, and other conditions that cause inflammation of the TM joint. We have well-trained radiology staff who provide accurate imaging and timely reporting using the latest CT technology.
About CECT TM Joint
A computerized imaging study that utilizes X-rays, computer processing, and a special dye that is injected into the bloodstream to provide detailed cross-sectional images of the temporomandibular joint and surrounding structures is referred to as CECT TM Joint. Contrast examination helps to identify abnormal growths, inflammatory changes, collections, blood vessels, and soft tissues. The examination evaluates:
- TM Joints: Right and/or left temporomandibular joint structures as clinically indicated
- Bones: Mandible, temporal bone, and adjacent bony structures
- Soft Tissues: Muscles, connective tissues, and surrounding structures
- Blood Vessels: Enhanced visualization of vascular structures
- Abnormal Lesions: Masses, collections, inflammatory changes, and other abnormalities
What is a CECT TM Joint?
A CECT TM Joint is a non-invasive imaging examination that is conducted with intravenous contrast. It generates a three-dimensional representation of the TMJ and surrounding anatomical structures, allowing a physician to detect any abnormality that warrants further assessment of soft and vascular structures. It is recommended where there is a suspected tumour/infection/inflammation/infiltrate/soft tissue mass/collections/vascular abnormalities/complax condition involving the TM joint.
Common Reasons for CECT TM Joint
- Evaluation of TM joint masses or tumours
- Suspected infection or inflammation
- Persistent jaw pain or swelling
- Evaluation of abnormal soft tissue changes
- Assessment of collections or abscesses
- Evaluation of vascular abnormalities
- Assessment of complex jaw injuries
- Pre-operative surgical planning
- Follow-up after treatment or surgery
Conditions Evaluated
TM Joint Tumours and Masses
Helps detect and evaluate abnormal growths involving the temporomandibular joint, jaw, and surrounding soft tissues.
Infections and Inflammation
Assesses inflammatory changes, collections, abscesses, and infection involving the TM joint and adjacent structures.
Soft Tissue Abnormalities
Provides detailed evaluation of masses, swelling, and other soft tissue changes around the jaw and TM joint.
Vascular Abnormalities
Provides enhanced visualization of blood vessels and may help identify vascular lesions and abnormalities.
Complex Traumatic Injuries
Assesses injuries involving the mandible, temporal bone, TM joint, and surrounding soft tissues.
Post-Surgical and Post-Treatment Changes
Helps evaluate healing, recurrent lesions, and complications following surgery or other treatments.
Who Should Consider This Scan?
Your doctor may recommend this examination if you:
- Have persistent TM joint or jaw pain
- Have swelling around the jaw
- Have a suspected TM joint or soft tissue tumour
- Have suspected infection or inflammation
- Have an abnormal mass or collection
- Require evaluation of vascular abnormalities
- Require detailed imaging before surgery
- Need follow-up imaging after treatment
Benefits of CECT TM Joint
- Provides detailed contrast-enhanced images of the TM joint
- Helps detect tumours, infections, and inflammatory changes
- Offers excellent visualization of surrounding soft tissues and blood vessels
- Helps assess complex abnormalities of the jaw and TM joint
- Supports accurate diagnosis and treatment planning
- Useful for pre-operative and post-treatment evaluation
- Provides fast and precise imaging using advanced CT technology
Why Choose Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy?
- Experienced Radiologists
- Advanced Contrast-Enhanced CT Scan Technology
- NABL & NABH Accredited Diagnostic Centre
- Accurate and reliable reporting
- Affordable and transparent pricing
- Comprehensive Pathology and Radiology services under one roof
Book Your CECT TM Joint
Contact Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy for an appointment for CECT TMJ. Our well-trained radiology staff offers patients precise and quick imaging of the TM joint that allows for proper diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring of TM joint lesions such as tumours, infections, inflammatory diseases, vascular abnormalities, traumatic injuries, and other lesions of the TM joint.
Test information: Fasting : 04 hours
Reporting: Within 24 hours*
- Fasting may be required before the CECT TM Joint scan. Follow the instructions provided by your doctor or diagnostic centre.
- Drink enough water before and after the examination unless your doctor has advised fluid restriction.
- Inform the radiology team about any history of contrast allergy, kidney disease, diabetes, asthma, or previous reaction to contrast dye.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or may be pregnant.
- Remove earrings, facial jewellery, dentures, or other metallic objects before the scan if instructed.
- Bring previous X-rays, CT scans, MRI reports, dental records, or other relevant reports, if available.
- Inform your doctor about any history of jaw injury, TMJ surgery, infection, tumour, swelling, or other jaw-related condition.
- Keep your head and jaw still during image acquisition.
- Follow the radiology technician's instructions throughout the examination.
- Arrive 15–20 minutes before your appointment for registration and preparation.
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