Asymptomatic morphologic variations in the mandibular condyle-ramus region.
The subjects in this study exhibited considerable condylar anatomic abnormalities and discrepancies in the absence of subjective symptoms. Differences in the mandibular condyle-ramus length from one side of the mandible to the other were found. Enlargements and bony irregularities in the region of the mandibular angle were observed and appear to be associated with increased muscular activity. All these anatomic changes are visible on routine panoramic radiographs and may be predisposing factors for subjective symptoms, especially when alteration of maxillomandibular relations are made.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging