The aim of this research is to investigate the dimensional and positional symmetries
between the right and left condyles ,and the possible asymmetries between the condylar
processes that could be related to the type of growth pattern in adult subje
cts with no
clinical nor radiographic symptoms of TMDs.
Materials and methods: In result of a multistage clinical examination protocol, 14
Caucasian patients with normal growth pattern ,and with no prior orthodontics treatment
were selected (14 females)from 17 to 29 years of age with no clinical signs and symptoms
of TMDs.
The images obtained from the axial and sagittal slices, Cephalometric growth pattern
study was performed. Pearson's Correlation Coefficient and T-test were calculated.
Results :no statistically significant relationship between the measurements of
TMJ(left &right) and the normal growth pattern.
Conclusions:There is no relationship between the morphology of TMJ and normal
growth pattern in adult female orthodontically non-treated .