Correlation Between the Morphological Profile of Patients and Temporomandibular Disorders: Analysis of Data Derived from Low-Dose C.B.C.T.
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Abstract
Background: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) represent a range of clinical issues affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), the chewing muscles, and surrounding structures. This study aimed to identify the morphological profiles and skeletal malocclusions that most significantly influence the development of TMDs. Materials and Methods: The analysis was performed using cephalometric data from patients undergoing low-dose cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) at the Orthodontics Department of Gabriele D’Annunzio University. The Results and Conclusions showed significant differences in cephalometric parameters and condylar positions between male and female patients with TMDs, emphasizing the need for individualized diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Further research is needed to assess the implications of these variations for TMD management.
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OpenAlex topics: Temporomandibular Joint Disorders · Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics · Oropharyngeal Anatomy and Pathologies
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Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine & Dentistry, University “G. D’Annunzio” of Chieti–Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
Department of Anatomic, Histologic, Medical-Legal Sciences and of Locomotor System, Rome University Sapienza, 00185 Rome, Italy
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