Shoaleh Shahidi1, Mahroo Vojdani, Maryam Paknahad. 1. Biomaterial Research Center, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Department, Dental School, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation between articular eminence steepness and clinical dysfunction index (Di) in patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). STUDY DESIGN: In this study, CBCT images of 60 temporomandibular joints in 30 patients with TMD were evaluated. The eminence inclination values were measured on CBCT images. Patients were subdivided into 3 groups based on Helkimo's clinical Di. The data were analyzed using Spearman's rho correlation coefficient test. RESULTS: The results of the present study did not confirm any significant differences in the values of articular eminence inclinations among the 3 groups (P value >.05). CONCLUSION: Based on the present study, there is no apparent relationship between the articular eminence inclination and the clinical Di in patients with TMD.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation between articular eminence steepness and clinical dysfunction index (Di) in patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). STUDY DESIGN: In this study, CBCT images of 60 temporomandibular joints in 30 patients with TMD were evaluated. The eminence inclination values were measured on CBCT images. Patients were subdivided into 3 groups based on Helkimo's clinical Di. The data were analyzed using Spearman's rho correlation coefficient test. RESULTS: The results of the present study did not confirm any significant differences in the values of articular eminence inclinations among the 3 groups (P value >.05). CONCLUSION: Based on the present study, there is no apparent relationship between the articular eminence inclination and the clinical Di in patients with TMD.
Authors: Francesco Moscagiuri; Francesco Caroccia; Chiara Lopes; Beatrice Di Carlo; Erica Di Maria; Felice Festa; Michele D'Attilio Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2021-06-03 Impact factor: 3.390