Cephalometric evaluation of condyle-fossa position in

dentulous and edentulous subjects

Indian Journal of Dental Research : Official Publication of Indian Society for Dental Research;
Mangalore 26.3 (2015): 256-261.

Vendor: ProQuest

Author: Uma, M; Rajesh, Shetty; Kamalakanth, K

Abstract:
Context: Whenever there is loss of teeth and occlusion, it triggers a change in the functional and
structural relationship of the mandible. Various physiologic factor such as age and changes in
occlusion lead to specific remodeling changes in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).Aims: The aim of
this study was to evaluate and compare the influence of dentition on condyle-fossa position by
comparing this variable in dentulous and edentulous subjects using lateral cephalogram. Settings and
Design: The study was conducted on 25 dentulous and 25 edentulous subjects, comprising of males
and females, visiting Yenepoya University, Mangalore.
Subjects and Methods: The age ranges of dentulous subjects were 25-30 years and edentulous
subjects of 45- 65 years with 1-5 years of edentulousness were chosen. Lateral cephalograms were
taken, and various reference lines and planes were used to determine the center of condyle and
center of the glenoid fossa. Statistical Analysis Used: The results were analyzed by SPSS version 7.0
(SPSS Inc., Chicago) and statistical analysis used was t-test. Results: Condyle was placed upward
and forward, and glenoid fossa was situated more anteriorly in edentulous subjects compared to
dentulous subjects. Conclusions: This study supports the concept that TMJ is an articular triad with
two points of contact provided by TMJ and third contact by the dentition. Alteration in any one of these
contact points will produce secondary morphological changes in other two points.

Keyword: Medical Sciences--Dentistry