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Condylar Changes and Its Association with Age, TMD, and Dentition Status: A Cross-Sectional Study
Anuna Laila Mathew1, Amar A Sholapurkar, Keerthilatha M Pai
1Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Marbasilios Dental College, Kothamangalam, Kerela 686691, India.
International Journal of Dentistry
|November 25, 2011
Summary
Radiographic changes in mandibular condylar morphology are common, increasing with age and associated with temporomandibular dysfunction symptoms and tooth loss. Panoramic radiographs reliably assess these condylar changes.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Radiology
- Orthodontics
Background:
- Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) affects masticatory function.
- Condylar morphology changes can indicate underlying pathologies.
- Panoramic radiography is a common diagnostic tool.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of radiographic condylar changes.
- To associate these changes with age, TMD symptoms, and dentition status.
- To assess the reliability of panoramic radiographs for evaluating condylar morphology.
Main Methods:
- 75 subjects were divided into three age groups (20-40, 41-60, 61+ years).
- Clinical and radiographic evaluations were performed using panoramic radiographs.
- Intra-examiner and inter-examiner reliability were assessed.
Main Results:
- Radiographic condylar changes were prevalent in 81.3% of subjects.
- TMD symptoms were present in 18.6% of subjects.
- Abnormalities increased with age and were more frequent in patients with TMD and tooth loss.
Conclusions:
- Radiographic condylar abnormalities are common and age-related.
- These changes correlate with temporomandibular dysfunction and tooth loss.
- Panoramic radiography offers high reliability for assessing condylar morphology.
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