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Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the morphological parameters of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) using magnetic resonance imaging in patients without TMJ pathologies. The findings of this investigation are expected to serve as reference values for clinical diagnosis and scientific research on temporomandibular disorders.
Methods: Magnetic resonance imaging images of 41 adult patients were examined. The condyle and glenoid fossa measurements were made in the sagittal plane. They were grouped by age, gender, and side, and statistical analysis was performed using the quantific anatomical values measured on magnetic resonance (MR) images.
Results: No statistical difference was observed between gender groups regarding all parameters. There was a significant, negative, low-level correlation between age and anterior condylar angle (ACoA) measurements on the left side. Considering the side comparisons, higher Glenoid Fossa Width (GFW) values (P=.030) were measured on the left side than on the right side. A significant, negative, low-level correlation between age and ACoA measurements was observed.
Conclusion: The correlation between age and ACoA measurements and GFW difference between different sides of the TMJ were the positive findings to be mentioned for his investigation. The morphological analyses focused on this anatomical region still need to be confirmed by the measurements performed on larger populations, since there are not many articles reporting specific results on this subject.
Cite this article as: Kolak M, Kızılgöz V. Morphological analysis of temporomandibular joint according to gender and age groups. Current Research in MRI, 2024;3(2):39-42.