Dental‑dedicated magnetic resonance imaging (ddMRI) has recently emerged as a promising radiation‑free imaging modality for dentomaxillofacial diagnostics. By combining a 0.55T MAGNETOM Free.Max Dental Edition MRI system, a dedicated radiofrequency coil, and optimized pulse sequences, ddMRI enables simultaneous visualization of dental structures, bone, soft tissues, and inflammatory processes.
The Journey of Dental‑Dedicated MRI at a School of Dentistry: The Aarhus Experience
Rubens Spin-Neto, Dr. odont, Ph.D.; et al. (Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark)
MRI for the Dental Practice. A Technology Finds its Way
Miriam Keil, Ph.D. (Siemens Healthineers, Erlangen, Germany)
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