title: Temporomandibular Joint Anatomy Assessed by CBCT Images.
abstract: Aim. Since cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has been used for the study of craniofacial morphology, the attention of orthodontists has also focused on the mandibular condyle. The purpose of this brief review is to summarize the recent 3D CBCT images of mandibular condyle.Material and Methods. The eligibility criteria for the studies are (a) studies aimed at evaluating the anatomy of the temporomandibular joint; (b) studies performed with CBCT images; (c) studies on human subjects; (d) studies that were not clinical case-reports and clinical series; (e) studies reporting data on children, adolescents, or young adults (data from individuals with age ≤ 30 years). Sources included PubMed from June 2008 to June 2016.Results. 43 full-text articles were initially screened for eligibility. 13 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility. 11 articles were finally included in qualitative synthesis. The main topics treated in the studies are the volume and surface of the mandibular condyle, the bone changes on cortical surface, the facial asymmetry, and the optimum position of the condyle in the glenoid fossa.Conclusion. Additional studies will be necessary in the future, constructed with longitudinal methodology, especially in growing subjects. The limits of CBCT acquisitions are also highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Department of Life, Health & Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.
authors.forename: Silvia
authors.identifier: 0000-0001-5544-5654
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Caruso
authors.affiliation: Dental School, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy.
authors.forename: Ennio
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Storti
authors.affiliation: Department of Dentistry, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: Alessandro
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nota
authors.affiliation: Dental School, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy.
authors.forename: Shideh
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ehsani
authors.affiliation: Department of Life, Health & Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.
authors.forename: Roberto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gatto
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002648:Child; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D009068:Movement; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D055815:Young Adult