Abstract:
Abstract
Background: The increasing frequency of temporomandibular joint
dysfunction requires the promotion of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
The several etiologies of dysfunction are still poorly understood. Numerous
studies have talked articular eminence shape as a probable causative factor
for this dysfunction.
Aims of the study: The aim of this study was to measure of articular
eminence inclination, depth of glenoid fossa and width by cone beam
computed tomography in patients with temporomandibular joint disorder
conferring gender and side and compared with healthy control.
Patients and Methods: Study samples embraced of fifty-five individuals
(110 joints), were twenty patients with intra articular disorders of
temporomandibular joint, fifteen patients with degenerative disorders of
temporomandibular joint and twenty control group with age range from (20
55) years old.
Results: The results display females appear to stay more affected by
disorders of temporomandibular joint. The articular eminence inclination
showed higher mean value in the right side than left side and in males than
females. Also, glenoid fossa depth and width was higher mean value in the
right side than left side and in males than females. The results recorded mean
value of articular eminence inclination in control group higher than patients
with temporomandibular joint disorders, while mean value of glenoid fossa
depth and width in control group less than patients with temporomandibular
joint disorders.
Conclusion: Females look to be more affected by temporomandibular joint
disorders. The glenoid fossa width and depth were also less in the control
individuals.
