Assessment of mandibular condylar morphology through digital panoramic radiograph: A radiographic study

The temporomandibular joint is one of the most intricate human articulations (TMJ). Each made up a mandibular condyle and its associated temporal cavity (glenoid fossa articular eminence). Human morphology can be divided into six types: Type I: Oval; II: Flattened; III: Diamond; IV: Crooked finger; V:Bifid VI: Bird beak. appears in several different age groups individuals many distinct ways. Condyle remodelling to account for developmental variations, malocclusion, trauma, other illnesses diseases are all examples disorders that result from simple variability. Panoramic radiography has been recommended as screening tool TMJ patients, it may useful spot major bone abnormalities condyle. : aim current study observe record variations forms Punjab (North India) using an Orthopantomographs (OPGs), which were crucial patient treatment branches dentistry. This retrospective comprised radiographic evaluation 400 condylar heads after visualising 200 digitalised OPGs taken routine investigation. common shape on right observed was oval (43.5%) followed by Beak (20.5%), Diamond (12.5%), Flattened (12%), finger(6.5%) Bifid (5%). left Oval (51%) (15%), (14%), (9%), finger(8%) (3%). In Males, commonest form least , whereas Females, this determine typical OPG. Six various shapes—Oval, Flattened, beak, Diamond, finger, bifid—have identified study, with being prevalent both sides sexes. condyles.