Korean J Oral Maxillofac Radiol.  2006 Jun;36(2):103-109.

Mandibular condyle position in cone beam computed tomography

• Hwang HJ
• Kim GT
• Choi YS
• Hwang EH

Abstract

PURPOSE: To evaluate position of the mandibular condyle within articular fossa in an asymptomatic population radiographically by a cone beam computed tomography.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Cone beam computed tomography of 60 temporomandibular joints was performed on 15 males and 15 females with no history of any temporomandibular disorders, or any other orthodontic or prosthodontic treatments. Position of mandibular condyle within articular fossa at centric occlusion was evaluated. A statistical evaluation was done using a SPSS.
RESULTS
In the sagittal views, mandibular condyle within articular fossa was posteriorly located at medial and central sections. In the coronal views, mandibular condyle within articular fossa was laterally located at central section. Mandibular condyles in the right and left sides were showed asymmetric positional relationship at medial,central, and lateral sections.
CONCLUSION
Mandibular condyle within articular fossa in an asymptomatic population was observed nonconcentric position in the sagittal and coronal views.

Keyword

Tomography, Cone Beam Computed; Temporomandibular Joint; Mandibular Condyle

MeSH Terms

Cone-Beam Computed Tomography*
Female
Humans
Male
Mandibular Condyle*
Prosthodontics
Temporomandibular Joint
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders