MORPHOLOGY OF CONDYLE- A RADIOGRAPHIC STUDY

Background: Mandibular condyle has a variety of morphology. The changes in their shape and size been attributed to ageing process, developmental abnormalities, distinct diseases, trauma, endocrine shock, radio therapy etc. Panoramic radiographs remain the easiest, safest most cost-effective screening modality for temporomandibular joint abnormalities. study aimed assess different shapes condyles using orthopantomograms from archives hospital data. variations among sexes between right left sides an individual were also determined. Methods: This retrospective was conducted at People’s Dental College Hospital within time period 1 year (November 2019- November 2020). Orthopantomogram patients falling inclusion criteria studied. condylar process traced marker pencil both sides. Data collected entered Microsoft Office Excel sheet 2013-- calculated SPSS version 24 analyzed descriptive statistics. Results: Out 874 mandibular 437 patients, common oval shaped (275) (277), followed by bird beak, diamond, flat crooked finger respectively. appeared be predominant sexes. diamond rarity. Conclusions: found bilaterally genders. Least observed female male patients.