CORRELATION BETWEEN CLINICAL AND RADIOGRAPHIC FINDINGS OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS USING PANORAMIC RADIOGRAPH

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Oral Medicine, Oral Periodontology, Oral Diagnosis and Oral Radiology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt

2 Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology division of Oral Medicine,Oral Diagnosis and Periodontology Department. Faculty of Dentistry Alexandria University

3 Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt

Abstract

Background: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are common conditions affecting the jaws with a prevalence rate ranging between 28%-88%. Finding a link between the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) morphology and the prevalence of TMDs may aid in the early identification and treatment of these disorders.
Study objective: The aim of this study was to correlate between clinical and radiographic findings of TMDs using panoramic radiographs.
Materials and Methods: The study included patients complaining of TMDs, who had been categorized into three groups based on Helkimo clinical dysfunction index: mild, moderate and severe TMD. Panoramic radiographs were taken for all patients to evaluate its diagnostic efficacy in TMD patients.
Results: A sample of 30 patients (24 females and 6 males) were included in the current study. There were statistically significant differences in linear measurements between the three TMD groups (mild, moderate and severe), but no statistically significant differences were detected in the angular measurements.
Conclusion: Based on the study findings, it can be concluded that some panoramic parameters provide valuable information that can aid clinicians in formulating proper treatment and follow up plans for TMD patients.

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Alexandria Dental Journal
Volume 48, Issue 2
A (Oral and maxillofacial surgery, oral medicine, periodontology, oral radiology, oral pathology, oral biology)
August 2023
Pages 81-86

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