Abstract

ANATOMICAL VARIATION OF MANDIBULAR CONDYLE - A DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY STUDY IN WESTERN MAHARASHTRA

*Dr. K.A. Kamala, Dr. S. Sankethguddad, Dr. Ashwini Rani SR. and Dr. Abhijeeth R. Sande

Abstract

The appearance of the mandibular condyle varies greatly among different age groups and individuals.[1] Osteology states that morphologic alterations occur on the basis of simple developmental variability as well as remodeling of condyle to accommodate developmental variations, endocrine disturbances, radiation therapy, malocclusion, trauma and other developmental abnormalities and diseases.[2] The mandibular condyle varies considerably both in size and shape. When viewed from above, i.e., the bird’s eye view condyle appears roughly ovoid in outline. It is 15-20 mm mediolaterally and 8- 10 mm postero-anteriorly. There is great variation in the size and shape of the components of the tempero-mandibular joint (TMJ), and its relationship to each other.[3]

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