title: Unusual Morphological Alteration in Sigmoid Notch: An Insight Through CBCT.
abstract: The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is a ginglymo-diarthrodial joint known to be the most complex joint in human body. Growth disturbances, owing to genetic influences or trauma during the intrauterine life or during early developmental age may lead to morphological and functional variations in the mandible resulting in developmental anomaly. We report a rare case of altered sigmoid notch morphology on the right side and condylar hypoplasia on the left side, not related to any clear pathological disorder. Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) was helpful in evaluating this case. This case of unknown aetiology was thoroughly examined; based on clinical and radiographic findings, we suggest that this case is of congenital origin.
authors.affiliation: Reader, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sri Aurobindo College of Dentistry , Indore, (M.P.), India .
authors.forename: Anjali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.affiliation: PG Student, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sri Aurobindo College of Dentistry , Indore, (M.P.), India .
authors.forename: Sanchita
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kant
authors.affiliation: Professor and H.O.D., Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sri Aurobindo College of Dentistry , Indore, (M.P.), India .
authors.forename: Tushar
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Phulambrikar
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sri Aurobindo College of Dentistry , Indore, (M.P.), India .
authors.forename: Manasi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kode
authors.affiliation: Reader, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sri Aurobindo College of Dentistry , Indore, (M.P.), India .
authors.forename: Siddharth Kumar
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Singh
keywords: Condylar hypoplasia; Facial malformation; Radiography; Temporomandibular joint
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