Exploration of the Utility of Dental-dedicated MRI for Dentistry

Launched by DONALD NIXDORF · Apr 23, 2025

Keywords

ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring a new type of MRI specifically designed for dental issues. The goal is to see how this dental-focused MRI compares to traditional dental images, like X-rays and CT scans, that dentists usually use. The study focuses on various dental problems, including crowding, pain, and issues with the jaw joint. By understanding how well this new imaging technique works, researchers hope to improve the way dental conditions are diagnosed and treated.

If you are 18 years or older, need imaging for routine dental care, and have no serious health issues, you might be eligible to participate. Participants will need to attend a separate appointment for about two hours to have the dental MRI done. It's important to know that certain health conditions, pregnancy, and other factors may make you ineligible, so it's best to discuss with your healthcare provider if you have any questions. By taking part in this study, you can help advance dental care while also receiving additional imaging for your dental needs.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Patient Age: 18 years old or older
• • 2. Receiving imaging for routine dental care
• • 3. Does not have a serious medical condition
• • 4. Is not pregnant or is not potentially pregnant
• • 5. Is willing and able to give consent in English
• • 6. Has the ability to manage their own calendar and schedule appointments
• • 7. Willing to have a separate 2-hour appointment to have an MRI
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Unable to consent to participant in English
• • 2. Serious health condition, which includes but not limited to renal failure/on dialysis, unstable heart disease (uncontrolled arrhythmia, cardiomyopathy and/or unable to lay flat, within 1 month of cardiac catheterization or myocardial infarction), unstable cerebral vascular disease (within 1 month of stroke and/or stent placement), diabetes (type I or II) not controlled by medication or diet, uncontrolled seizures, uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, non-allergic bronchospasm (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema), uncontrolled movement disorder, and liver failure
• • 3. Pregnant and/or intending to become pregnant,
• • 4. Prisoner and/or not able to manage their own scheduling
• • 5. Screen positive on MR safety questionnaire, specifically including people that have worked with or otherwise been exposure to metal particles and have the potential for such particles to be embed within them.