Table 2:
The T2 relaxation time of the articular disk
| T2 Relaxation Time (ms) | P | |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteers | ||
| Left TMJ | 29.6 ± 3.9 | |
| Right TMJ | 28.9 ± 3.8 | .585 |
| All TMJs | 29.3 ± 3.8 | |
| Anterior band of all TMJs | 29.0 ± 5.4 | |
| Posterior band of all TMJs | 26.5 ± 3.6 | .007 |
| Male | 29.0 ± 3.6 | |
| Female | 29.8 ± 4.3 | .620 |
| Age ≤26 years | 29.4 ± 3.9 | |
| Age >26 years | 29.1 ± 3.8 | .814 |
| Patients | ||
| All TMJs | 30.7 ± 5.1 | .177a |
| Male | 29.5 ± 4.0 | |
| Female | 31.1 ± 5.4 | .890 |
| Age ≤36 years | 29.5 ± 4.4 | |
| Age >36 years | 31.9 ± 5.5 | <.001 |
a
The T2 relaxation time of all TMJs in patients was compared with that of all TMJs in volunteers.