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Research Article | Volume 9 Issue 1 (2024) (None, 2024) | Pages 1 - 5
Evaluation of TMJ morphology in various growth patterns in North Indian population: A CBCT study
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Private Practitioner, Haryana, India
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Private Practitioner, Dr Sidhu’s Dental Clinic, New Delhi, India
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Private Practitioner, Dr Dabas Dental Clinic, Haryana, India
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Private Practitioner, Dr Grover’s Dental Clinic, Haryana, India
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Reader, Department of Orthodontics, SGT University, Haryana, India
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Received
Jan. 8, 2024
Revised
Feb. 15, 2024
Accepted
March 28, 2024
Published
Aug. 22, 2024
Abstract

Introduction: Temporomandibular joint plays an important role in maintaining a balance between structures of oral-facial complex. And morphology of Condyle is an essential part of temporomandibular joint that response to functional load, masticatory muscle activity constantly even after completion of the growth. Therefore, its morphology directs the adaptations to these functional forces. Aim: To evaluate the TMJ morphology characteristics in various growth patterns using CBCT. Materials and Methods: The present study was conducted to evaluate and compare morphology of TMJ in different vertical growth pattern individuals in North Indian population using CBCT. Pretreatment cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images of 10 Hypodivergent, 10 Normodivergent and 9 Hyperdivergent subjects were analyzed using SN- mandibular plane angle. Morphological parameters of TMJ such as anterior, superior, posterior joint space, condylar axial angle, mandibular fossa depth, intercondylar distance, medio-lateral and anterio-posterior width were measured and statistical analysis were done using One Way ANOVA and Post hoc Tukey test. Results: A statistically significant difference was noted in the superior joint space among Group I(4.04±0.10), Group II(3.73±0.36) and Group III(3.06±0.22)with p=0.00 and significantly correlated to facial morphology. Conclusion: TMJ morphology varies according to different growth patterns. Patient with hyperdivergent growth pattern have decreased superior joint space, decreased mandibular fossa depth, decreased condylar head angle and condylar widths in comparison of hypodivergent and normodivergent facial patterns. The knowledge of TMJ morphological variations associated with different vertical skeletal patterns helps the clinician in understanding the TMJ pathology and planning the TMJ oriented orthodontic treatment for stable results.

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