Imaging Science in Dentistry

Korean Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (대한영상치의학회)
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Mandibular condyle position in cone beam computed tomography

Cone beam형 전산화단층영상을 이용한 하악과두 위치의 연구

  • Hwang Hyoung-Joo (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, College of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Kim Gyu-Tae (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, College of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Choi Yong-Suk (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, College of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Hwang Eui-Hwan (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, College of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University)
  • 황형주 (경희대학교 치과대학 구강악안면방사선학교실) ;
  • 김규태 (경희대학교 치과대학 구강악안면방사선학교실) ;
  • 최용석 (경희대학교 치과대학 구강악안면방사선학교실) ;
  • 황의환 (경희대학교 치과대학 구강악안면방사선학교실)
  • Published : 2006.06.01
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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.

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