Mandibular condyle position in cone beam computed tomography.
- Author:
Hyoung Joo HWANG
1
;
Gyu Tae KIM
;
Yong Suk CHOI
;
Eui Hwan HWANG
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, College of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Korea. hehan@khu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Tomography, Cone Beam Computed;
Temporomandibular Joint;
Mandibular Condyle
- MeSH:
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography*;
Female;
Humans;
Male;
Mandibular Condyle*;
Prosthodontics;
Temporomandibular Joint;
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- From:Korean Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
2006;36(2):103-109
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To evaluate position of the mandibular condyle within articular fossa in an asymptomatic population radiographically by a cone beam computed tomography. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cone beam computed tomography of 60 temporomandibular joints was performed on 15 males and 15 females with no history of any temporomandibular disorders, or any other orthodontic or prosthodontic treatments. Position of mandibular condyle within articular fossa at centric occlusion was evaluated. A statistical evaluation was done using a SPSS. RESULTS: In the sagittal views, mandibular condyle within articular fossa was posteriorly located at medial and central sections. In the coronal views, mandibular condyle within articular fossa was laterally located at central section. Mandibular condyles in the right and left sides were showed asymmetric positional relationship at medial,central, and lateral sections. CONCLUSION: Mandibular condyle within articular fossa in an asymptomatic population was observed nonconcentric position in the sagittal and coronal views.
