Condylar morphological variants and its association with age, TMD and dentition status: A digital panoramic study (original) (raw)
Introduction: The temperomandibular joint is one of the most complex joints in the body, and the normal functioning of the masticatory system depends on its harmonious functioning. Morphologic changes of condyle occur due to development variations, age changes, clinical signs & symptoms of TMD, dentition status, etc. The Panoramic Radiography is simple, low costed method to evaluate the gross bony changes of condyles. Aims & Objectives: The present study was undertaken to evaluate the prevalence of radiographic changes in the condylar morphology & its association with age, clinical signs & symptoms of TMD & dentition status & also to evaluate the intraexaminer & interexaminer reliability in assessing condylar changes using panoramic radiographs. Materials & Methods: A total of 60 subjects were recruited in the study with mean age of 20 to 80 & categorised into three groups as Group A(20 -40), Group B(41-60), Group C (61 -80) were evaluated clinically & subjected to digital panoramic...
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