Three-dimensional volumetric analysis of mandibular condyle changes in growing subjects: A retrospective cross-sectional study. Issue 5 (2nd September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nota, Alessandro; Caruso, Silvia; Ehsani, Shideh; Baldini, Alberto; Tecco, Simona
• Is Part Of: Cranio. Volume 38:Issue 5(2020)
• Page Start: 320
• Page End: 326
• Publication Date: 2020-09-02
• Subjects: Mandibular condyle -- growth -- 3D imaging -- cone-beam computed tomography -- volumetric assessment; Temporomandibular joint disorders -- periodicals; Temporomandibular joint -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1080/08869634.2018.1537088
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0886-9634

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Objective: The purpose of this study is to analyze the mandibular condylar volumein a sample of subjects 11–26 years old. Methods: CBCT condylescans from 94 patients (mean age 18.2 ± 4.5 y) acquired with areconstructed layer thickness of 0.5 mm and a 512×512 matrix were examined. Data on condylar volume were compared among three groups with different age ranges: 11–16 years, 17–21years, and 22–26 years. Condylar volumetric measurements were performed with Mimics™ software. Results: A significant increase in condylar volume from puberty to young adulthood was detected ( p < 0.01). Females showed a higher condylar volume in the 17–21 y group compared with the 11–16 y group. Males showed differences among all three groups. Conclusion: The mandibular condyle growth seems to continue at least until 17–21 years in males but seems to stop before 17 years in females.