[MR tomography of the temporomandibular joint using T1-weighted multislice-gradient echo-sequences].

31 examinations of temporo-mandibular joints, using T1-weighted multislice gradient echo sequences have been performed. The short scan time of one minute and 50 seconds ensured that there were no movement artefacts in 28 cases. The position of the disc was visible in more than 90% of examinations. Degenerative changes in the cartilage and arthroses of the joint cannot be demonstrated adequately by the rapid sequences.