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1Hacettepe University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, 06100 Ankara, Turkey. nagihan.koc@hacettepe.edu.tr.
Folia Morphologica
|October 13, 2018
Summary
Torus mandibularis (TM), an oral exostosis, is linked to parafunctional activity and better mandibular bone quality. Individuals with TMs may exhibit superior mandibular bone density compared to those without.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
- Dental Anthropology
- Bone Physiology
Background:
- Torus mandibularis (TM) represents common oral exostoses, frequently associated with elevated skeletal bone mineral density.
- Understanding the relationship between TM and mandibular bone quality is crucial for clinical assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between torus mandibularis and mandibular bone quality using the mandibular cortical index (MCI).
- To explore the association between TM, mandibular bone quality, and parafunctional activity.
Main Methods:
- A case-control study involving patients undergoing routine dental examinations.
- Assessment of torus mandibularis presence via visual inspection and palpation.
- Mandibular cortical index (MCI) evaluation based on Klemetti's classification.
Main Results:
- The study included 80 subjects with TM and 80 controls.
- TM presence showed a significant association with parafunctional activity (p=0.036).
- A strong correlation was found between TM and a non-eroded mandibular cortex (MCI C1, p=0.001).
Conclusions:
- Parafunctional activity may influence the development or persistence of torus mandibularis.
- The observed association suggests that individuals with TM might possess enhanced mandibular bone quality.
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