JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY INDONESIA, cilt.29, sa.3, ss.160-164, 2022 (Hakemli Dergi)
Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of edentulousness on the temporomandibular joint
using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods: In this study, CBCT images were evaluated in a total
of 48 patients (24 dentulous, 24 edentulous). Ninety-six temporomandibular joint CBCT images were examined.
Eminence inclination, condyle head widths and joint space were measured and statistically compared between
the edentulous and dentulous groups. Results: The articular eminence inclination value the mediolateral width of
the condyle and the anteroposterior width of the condyle were found significantly higher in the dentulous group
than in the edentulous group. There was no significant difference between the dentulous and edentulous groups
in terms of the anterior, superior and posterior joint space. Conclusion: In the edentulous patients, the articular
eminence inclination value, mediolateral and anteroposterior widths of the condyle head were found to lower in
comparison to the dentulous patients.