Relation between temporomandibular joint and normal growth pattern in female adult (CT scan study)


Abstract in English

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 subjects 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 .

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