This study aimed to Study the effect of Nociceptive Trigeminal
Inhibition (NTI) splint on EMG changes for masseter and
temporalis muscles in TMDs patients , and studying the discomfort
degree to this splint.
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 .
Mandible articulates with the cranium via the TMJ. All the components of the TMJ,
including the TMJ disc, seem to be associated with altered characteristics of the
craniofacial complex and its growth. However, the exact role of the TMJ disc thickne
ss
during the process of the facial growth is not clear yet.
Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the association between the TMJ disc
thickness and the facial growth determined according to Jarabak in adult male subjects
with no clinical or MRI symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders.
