Does tmj show up on mri? jaw pops and hurts a lil when open mouth all the way in a 6 year old but had normal mri so what's wrong?

See a pedodontist or: Yes it is on MRI but it may be irregular. Growth spurt between the joint, head, mandible or condylar disc.

Disc pops: There is a cartilage disc that can pop forward when the mouth is open wide (just like your knees when doing deep knee bends). An MRI will show the anatomy of the area that may contribute if the articulation is flat which is normal for a 6yo. Avoid foods that require a huge opening or big bite. This usually resolves as the child grows and the fossa develops a steeper anterior slope.

MRI may show: Mri may show the intricate complexity of the TMJ joint. You may have to have two separate mris, one with your mouth closed( before the 'click') and one with your mouth open(after the 'click'). I suspect you have 'disc displacement' and should be evaluated by a dentist for a special 'night guard' or possible evaluation of your 'bite'.

MRI is not : conclusive imaging for TMJ disorder. It only shows the soft tissue and position of the articular disc. Cone beam CT of the TM joint is a standard of care.for diagnosis and record. See an orofacial pain specialist for evaluation, imaging (CBCT) and treatment.

MRI of TMJ?: You didn't mention if the MRI was of the TMJ. Patients sometime assume a cranial MRI shows the TMJ - not true. Another possibility - abnormal MRI with inadequate reading. MD radiologist can be lousy at reading MRI of TMJ. Seen it many times. Have the MRI reviewed by an oral & maxillofacial radiologist. The best int he world is Dave Hatcher - BeamReaders. www.beamreaders.com/