Evaluation of condylar position in patients with malocclusion and changes in condylar position before and after orthodontic treatment using cone beam computed tomography / 口腔疾病防治

@#The functional health and stability of the oral and maxillofacial system is one of the basic goals of orthodontic treatment. Currently, it is believed that, in general, the condyle is located in the center of the joint fossa when the mandible is in an intercuspal position (ICP) in healthy normal people. At this time, the function of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is stable. Due to orthodontic tooth movement and subsequent occlusal changes, patients with malocclusion may experience related remodeling of the temporomandibular joint, especially changes in the position of the condyle. The position of the mandibular condyle is traditionally evaluated using a condylar position indicator. However, this method lacks consistency in obtaining condylar position changes. In recent years, in the clinical application of orthodontic treatment, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has become the first choice for examination. CBCT can accurately measure the interarticular space and determine changes in condylar position. This article reviews the CBCT assessment of condylar position and related research on condylar position changes in patients with malocclusion before and after orthodontic treatment. The literature review results indicate that there are differences in the condylar position of patients with different malocclusions, and the condylar position may also change before and after orthodontic treatment. With a lower radiation dose, CBCT has higher accuracy in evaluating the condylar position in patients with malocclusion who undergo orthodontic treatment, thus promoting further study of the mechanism of condylar position changes in patients with malocclusion in the future and providing more accurate and personalized guidance for patient treatment.

Posición condilar y espacio articular témporomandibular valorado con tomografía Cone beam / Condylar position and Temporomandibular Joint Space analysis with Cone-beam tomography

Resumen Objetivo. Comparar posición condilar y espacio articular en articulación témporo-mandibular, en pacientes con y sin disfunción témporo-mandibular mediante tomografía Cone Beam. Métodos. Criterios diagnósticos de investigación para trastornos témporo-mandibulares Eje II, n=50 pacientes ambos sexos, edad comprendida 18 - 27 años. Muestra aleatoria n= 50 pacientes equivalente a 100 articulaciones, se obtuvo: n=25 pacientes sin disfunción témporo-mandibular, considerados asintomáticos 25 con y sin disfunción témporo-mandibulares, considerados sintomáticos. Mediante tomografía Cone Beam de articulación témporo-mandibular boca abierta - boca cerrada se avaluó de forma manual los espacios interarticulares. Resultados. El espacio condilar anterior en pacientes con y sin disfunción témporo-mandibular no presentó diferencia significativa, p=0,30. La posición condilar tampoco mostró diferencia significativa p=0,58. En pacientes con y sin disfunción témporo-mandibular (sintomáticos) la posición central y posterior del cóndilo (35,2%), pacientes con y sin disfunción témporo-mandibular (asintomáticos) la posición anterior y central fue más significativa (37,0%); seguido de la posición posterior del cóndilo (26,1%). Conclusión. No existe diferencia significativa en la posición condilar y el espacio interarticular en pacientes sintomáticos y asintomáticos.

Abstract Aim. To compare the condylar position and joint space of the temporomandibular join in individuals with and without temporomandibular dysfunction, using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods. Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders Axis II (n= 50) patients both sexes, age 18 - 27 years. Random sample (n=50) patients equivalent to 100 joints, obtaining: n-25 patients without temporomandibular dysfunction, considered asymptomatic and 25 patients with and without temporomandibular dysfunction, considered symptomatic. By tomography Cone Beam of open mouth temporomandibular joint - closed mouth was manually evaluated the interarticular spaces. Results. The anterior condylar position space and condylar position not significantly different in induvials with and without temporomandibular dysfunction temporomandibular disorders p=0,30 and p=0,58, respectively. Conclusions. There is no significant difference in the condylar position and intraarticular.

Posición condilar y espacio articular témporomandibular valorado con tomografía Cone beam

Objetivo. Comparar posición condilar y espacio articular en articulación témporo-mandibular, en pacientes con y sin disfunción témporo-mandibular mediante tomografía Cone Beam. Métodos. Criterios diagnósticos de investigación para trastornos témporo-mandibulares Eje II, n=50 pacientes ambos sexos, edad comprendida 18 - 27 años. Muestra aleatoria n= 50 pacientes equivalente a 100 articulaciones, se obtuvo: n=25 pacientes sin disfunción témporo-mandibular, considerados asintomáticos 25 con y sin disfunción témporo-mandibulares, considerados sintomáticos. Mediante tomografía Cone Beam de articulación témporo-mandibular boca abierta - boca cerrada se avaluó de forma manual los espacios interarticulares. Resultados. El espacio condilar anterior en pacientes con y sin disfunción témporo-mandibular no presentó diferencia significativa, p=0,30. La posición condilar tampoco mostró diferencia significativa p=0,58. En pacientes con y sin disfunción témporo-mandibular (sintomáticos) la posición central y posterior del cóndilo (35,2%), pacientes con y sin disfunción témporo-mandibular (asintomáticos) la posición anterior y central fue más significativa (37,0%); seguido de la posición posterior del cóndilo (26,1%). Conclusión. No existe diferencia significativa en la posición condilar y el espacio interarticular en pacientes sintomáticos y asintomáticos.

Aim. To compare the condylar position and joint space of the temporomandibular join in individuals with and without temporomandibular dysfunction, using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods. Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders Axis II (n= 50) patients both sexes, age 18 - 27 years. Random sample (n=50) patients equivalent to 100 joints, obtaining: n-25 patients without temporomandibular dysfunction, considered asymptomatic and 25 patients with and without temporomandibular dysfunction, considered symptomatic. By tomography Cone Beam of open mouth temporomandibular joint - closed mouth was manually evaluated the interarticular spaces. Results. The anterior condylar position space and condylar position not significantly different in induvials with and without temporomandibular dysfunction temporomandibular disorders p=0,30 and p=0,58, respectively. Conclusions. There is no significant difference in the condylar position and intraarticular.

Three-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography based comparison of condylar position and morphology according to the vertical skeletal pattern / 대한치과교정학회지

OBJECTIVE: To compare condylar position and morphology among different vertical skeletal patterns. METHODS: Diagnostic cone-beam computed tomography images of 60 adult patients (120 temporomandibular joints) who visited the orthodontic clinic of Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital were reviewed. The subjects were divided into three equal groups according to the mandibular plane angle: hypodivergent, normodivergent, and hyperdivergent groups. Morphology of the condyle and mandibular fossa and condylar position were compared among the groups. RESULTS: The hypodivergent and hyperdivergent groups showed significant differences in superior joint spaces, antero-posterior condyle width, medio-lateral condyle width, condyle head angle, and condylar shapes. CONCLUSIONS: Condylar position and morphology vary according to vertical facial morphology. This relationship should be considered for predicting and establishing a proper treatment plan for temporomandibular diseases during orthodontic treatment.

Three-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography based comparison of condylar position and morphology according to the vertical skeletal pattern / 대한치과교정학회지

OBJECTIVE: To compare condylar position and morphology among different vertical skeletal patterns. METHODS: Diagnostic cone-beam computed tomography images of 60 adult patients (120 temporomandibular joints) who visited the orthodontic clinic of Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital were reviewed. The subjects were divided into three equal groups according to the mandibular plane angle: hypodivergent, normodivergent, and hyperdivergent groups. Morphology of the condyle and mandibular fossa and condylar position were compared among the groups. RESULTS: The hypodivergent and hyperdivergent groups showed significant differences in superior joint spaces, antero-posterior condyle width, medio-lateral condyle width, condyle head angle, and condylar shapes. CONCLUSIONS: Condylar position and morphology vary according to vertical facial morphology. This relationship should be considered for predicting and establishing a proper treatment plan for temporomandibular diseases during orthodontic treatment.

Comparación de la posición condilar entre dos técnicas de registro de relación céntrica mediante tomografía espiral / Condylar position comparison between two centric relation recording methods, by means of a spiral tomography technique

Objetivo: El objetivo de este estudio fue comparar la variación de la posición del cóndilo mandibular entre la técnica de registro de relación céntrica auto-inducida de tipo activa y otra de manipulación mandibular de tipo chin-point. Método: En una muestra por conveniencia de 9 sujetos (4 hombres y 5 mujeres), se estudiaron un total de 18 articulaciones témporomandibulares determinando la variación de la posición condilar con el uso de imágenes obtenidas mediante tomografía espiral, utilizando para ambas técnicas un deprogramador anterior de Neff para estandarizar el grosor del material de registro. Resultados: Se observó que con la técnica chin-point, el cóndilo adopta una posición más posterior (55.6 por ciento) y superior (72.2 por ciento) respecto a la auto-inducida de tipo activa, con diferencias estadísticamente significativas (p<0.001, t-test). En promedio se observó que la técnica chin-point produjo una magnitud de desplazamiento de 1.5mm en dirección cefálica y 1.1mm hacia posterior, tomando como referencia la posición registrada con la técnica auto-inducida de tipo activa. Conclusiones: La técnica chin-point produce una posición condilar más posterior y superior que la técnica auto-inducida de tipo activa.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the mandibular condylar position between two centric relation recording methods: Active self-induced type and chin-point manipulation. Method: In a convenient sample of 9 subjects (5 females and 4 males), the condylar position variation was determined in the 18 temporomandibular joints by means of a spiral tomography radiographic technique. To standardize the thickness of the registration material, a Neff anterior deprogramming appliance was used. Results: It was observed that with the chin-point technique, the condyle adopted a significantly more superior (72.2 percent) and posterior (55.6 percent) position compared to the active self-induced technique (p<0.001, t-test). Regarding magnitudes, chin-point produced an average of 1.5mm cephalic and 1.1mm posterior displacements, using the position obtained with the active self-induced technique as a reference. Conclusions: Chin-point technique generates a more superior and posterior condylar position that the one determined by the active self-induced.

Evaluación de la posición condilary del espacio articular en atm de individuos chilenos con trastornos temporomandibulares / Assessment of tmj condylar position and joint space in chilean individuals with temporomandibular disorders

La importancia de la relación cóndilo-fosa en la articulación temporomandibular (ATM) aún no es clara, sin embargo algunos autores asocian la posición no céntrica del cóndilo de la mandíbula en la fosa mandibular con trastorno temporomandibular (TTM). Además, otros autores sugieren que la evaluación del espacio articular es una herramienta diagnóstica para la evaluación de las alteraciones de ATM. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la posición condilar y el espacio articular de ATM en individuos chilenos con TTM utilizando tomografía computarizada cone-beam. Fueron seleccionados 19 pacientes de la Unidad de Trastornos Cráneo Cervico Mandibulares-Universidad de Talca, con diagnóstico de TTM según el Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders. Para la evaluación de la posición condilar se utilizó la técnica de Pullinger & Hollender y para la evaluación de los espacios articulares anterior (EAA), superior (EAS) y posterior (EAP) se utilizó la técnica de Ikeda & Kawamura. Un 39,47% de los cóndilos se presentaron en posición posterior, 34,21% en posición central y un 26,31% en posición anterior. Para cóndilos en posición central encontramos: EAA=1,57 mm; EAS=2,20 mm; EAP= 1,54 mm. Para cóndilos en posición posterior encontramos: EAA= 2,18 mm; EAS= 2,02 mm; EAP= 0,98 mm. Para cóndilos en posición anterior encontramos: EAA= 1,00 mm; EAS= 1,89 mm y EAP= 2,07 mm. Concluimos que individuos con diagnóstico de TTM presentan las regiones anatómicas predisponientes a las alteraciones articulares con espacios articulares disminuidos cuando comparados con sujetos asintomáticos. La posición posterior fue la más común en individuos con TTM, sin embargo hubo gran variabilidad en la posición condilar, por ello sugerimos que una posición no centralizada del cóndilo no está necesariamente asociada con la presencia de TTM. Concluimos además que en individuos con TTM los cóndilos ubicados en posición central y posterior presentan EAP disminuido en comparación con individuos sanos.

The importance of the condyle-fossa relationship in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is not yet fully clear, however, some authors associate the non-central position of the head of the mandible in the mandibular fossa with temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Furthermore, other authors suggest that assessment of joint space is a diagnostic tool for assessing the TMJ alterations. The aim of this study was to evaluate the TMJ condylar position and joint space in Chilean individuals with TMD using cone-beam computed tomography. We selected 19 patients of "Unidad de Trastornos Cráneo Cervico Mandibulares (UCRACEM) - Universidad de Talca, Chile", who had a diagnosis of TMD according to the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders. The assessment of condylar position was performed using Pullinger & Hollender technique and to evaluate the anterior joint space (AJS), superior joint space (SJS) and posterior joint space (PJS) was used Ikeda & Kawamura technique. Posterior condylar position was found in 39.47% of condyles, central condylar position in 34.21% and anterior condylar position in 26.31%. To condyles in central position we found: AJS = 1.57 mm; SJS = 2.20 mm; PJS = 1.54 mm. To condyles in posterior position we found: AJS = 2.18 mm; SJS = 2.02 mm; PJS = 0.98 mm. To condyles in anterior position we found: AJS = 1.00 mm; SJS = 1.89 mm and PJS = 2.07 mm. We conclude that individuals diagnosed with TMD present anatomical regions predisposing to joint disorders with joint spaces diminished when compared with asymptomatic subjects. Furthermore, the posterior condylar position was the most common in individuals with TMD, however there was great variability in condylar position, therefore we suggest that a non-centralized position of the condyle is not necessarily associated with the presence of TMD. We further conclude that in individuals with TMD the condyles located in central and posterior position present EAP decreased compared with healthy individuals.

Study on temporal-mandibular joint position of Angle classⅡ division 2 malocclusion by CBCT / 重庆医学

Objective To analyze and compare the difference of the joint position between the Angle classⅡ division 2 malocclu-sion and individual normal occlusion by dental cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).Methods 23 patients with Angle classⅡdivision 2 malocclusion according with the experimental design were selected as the experimental group and 27 cases of individual normal occlusion as the control group.Each research subj ect was performed CBCT.The images in the oblique position perpendicular to the long axis of condyloid process were reconstructed by the Examvision software.Then the joint space was measured by the Au-toCAD software and and the positional relation of the condyloid process in the articular fossa was assessed by Pullinger analysis methods.The results were compared.Results 65.2% of the condylloid process in Angle classⅡ division 2 malocclusion is posteri-orly shifted,in individual normal occlusion,64.8% of the condylloid process is in the middle place.Conclusion The condylar posi-tion of Angle classⅡ division 2 malocclusion were abnormal relative to individual normal occlusion joint,which should be early cor-rected for inducing the joint to the normal position and avoiding the generation of the joint symptoms.

Mandibular condyle position in maximum mouth opening: a magnetic resonance imaging evaluation / Posición condilar en apertura oral máxima: una evaluación con imágenes de resonancia magnética

The purpose of this study was to analyze the condylar position in the maximum mouth opening in a group of individuals with and without temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) using corrected magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It was analyzed the MRIs of 200 temporomandibular joint (TMJ) of 100 adults (25 males and 75 females). The images protocol of the MRIs were in corrected sagittal plane T1, with the patient kept at a maximum mouth opening without pain. All the images were obtained parallel to the Frankfurt plane. The images were split by two lines parallel to the upper base of the image which was obtained parallel to the Frankfurt plane, tangential to the articular tubercle and the condyle of each TMJ, and set along the discrepancy of the condylar position on both sides and the position with regard to the articular tubercle. The discrepancy was 45 percent overall, the most common condylar position types were 5 and 6 on the right and left sides in both the male and female TMJ patients. In this regard, the highest mean values were found for the maximum mouth opening. Our results support the hypothesis that the condylar position is not directly related to the magnitude of the oral opening.

El propósito de este estudio fue analizar mediante resonancia nuclear magnética (RNM) la posición condilar en apertura máxima en pacientes sin alteraciones de la articulación temporomandibular (ATM). Se utilizaron 200 imágenes de 100 individuos adultos (25 hombres y 75 mujeres) observadas en plano sagital corregido en T1 con el paciente en apertura máxima sin dolor, la región de la ATM se dividió mediante dos líneas perpendiculares entre sí, tangentes a la cabeza mandibular y al tubérculo articular y se estableció la discrepancia de la posición condilar en ambos lados y la posición condilar con respecto al tubérculo articular. La discrepancia general fue del 45 por ciento, las posiciones condilares más frecuentes fueron los tipos 5 y 6 en los lados derecho e izquierdo en ATM de hombres y de mujeres, en esta relación se encontraron los mayores valores medios de apertura oral máxima. Nuestros resultados apoyan la hipótesis que la posición condilar no se encuentra en relación directa con la magnitud de la apertura oral.

Postoperative positional change of condyle after bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy associated with mandibular asymmetry

Purpose: After the surgical correction with sagittal split ramus osteotomy, the position of the mandibular condyle in the glenoid fossa and the proximal segment of the mandible change because of bony gap between proximal and distal segment, especially in case of mandibular setback asymmetrically. In this study, positional changes in the condyle and proximal segment after BSSRO were estimated in the mandibular asymmetry patient by analyzing the in submentovertex view and P-A cephalogram for identification of ideal condylar position during surgery. Patients and Methods: The 20 patients were selected randomly who visit Dankook Dental Hospital for mandibular asymmetry. Bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy with rigid fixation was performed and P-A cephalogram and submentovertex view was taken at the time of preoperative, immediate postoperative, 3 month postoperative period. Results: Intercondylar length and transverse condylar angle was increased due to inward rotation of proximal segment and anteromedial rotation of lateral pole of condyle head. The condylar position had a tendency to return to the reoperative state and after 3 months return up to about half of the immediate post-operative changes, and all the results showed more changes in asymmetry patient and deviated part of the mandible. Conclusion: Based on all these results above, surgeon should make efforts to have a precise preoperative analysis and to have a ideal condylar position during rigid fixation after BSSRO.

Evaluation of condylar displacement using computer tomography after the surgical correction of mandibular prognathism

0.05). 3. There was some correlation between condylar change(T2C-T1C) and TMJ dysfunction. It seemed that postoperative condylar change had influenced postoperative TMJ dysfunction, through there was no statistical significance (p>0.05). As we have observed the change of condylar axis in the group that complained of TMJ dysfunction in cases of large amount of mandibular setback. So we consider that the more trying to conserve condylar position will decrease occurrence rate of post operational TMJ dysfunction.

The influence of stabilization splint on condylar position and craniofacial morphology / 대한치과교정학회지

The purposes of this study were: 1) to determine the normal range of CR-CO discrepancy in normal occlusion group: 2) to evaluate the changes of condylar position and craniofacial morphology between centric relation and centric occlusion before and after stabilization splint therapy in malocclusion group outside the normal range of CR-CO discrepancy. The normal occlusion group consisted of 80 subjects who had well-balanced faces and good occlusions with acceptable Class I molar relationship. They had not been treated orthodontic ally and had no signs or symptoms of temporomandibular joint dysfunction. 71 malocclusion patients enrolled for orthodontic treatment at the Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Chosun University comprised the malocclusion group, little variation of growth factor by the second molar eruption. They had CR-CO discrepancy beyond normal range and were subdivided into anterior-posteriorly -[25 Class I (0 or = 4), and 24 Class III (ANB or = 34), and 18 Hypodivergency (SNGoMe < or = 30)] ; and sexually - [26 Male and 45 Female]. For malocclusion group, stabilization splint with mutually protected type of occlusal scheme was applied for three months. Panadent articulators, Panadent condylar position indicator (CPl), and lateral headfilm were used to investigate the influence of stabilization splint on condylar position and craniofacial morphology. The results of this study were as follows: 1. The amounts of CR-CO discrepancy in normal occlusion were that the antero-posterior component (delta X) was 0.56 +/- 0.46mm (Male: 0.63 +/- 0.42rnm, Female: 0.49 +/- 0.50mm) ; the supero-inferior component (delta Y) was -0.75 +/- 0.48rnm (Male: -0.76 +/- 0.52rnm, Female: -0.73 +/- 0.43rnm) ; and the transverse component (delta Z) was -0.33 +/- 0.28mrn (Male: -0.38 +/- 0.29mm, Female: -0.31 +/- 0.27mm). 2. The condylar position was in normal range after stabilization splint therapy. 3. The mandible was always rotated infero-posteriorly after stabilization splint therapy. 4. Antero-posteriorly, Class III malocclusion responded very well to the stabilization splint therapy. 5. Vertically, Hyperdivergency responded very well to the stabilization splint therapy. 6. Sexually, Male responded very well to the stabilization splint therapy.

Relative position of mandibular condyle and comparison of reproducibility utilizing different centric relation record taking methods / 대한치과교정학회지

In the past, the jaw and occlusal relationship in centric occlusion were merely considered in case of orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. As the fact that functional disturbance of the temporomandibular joint may be caused by occlusal interference was recognized, the importance of functional occlusion and centric relation is emphasized today. Known the importance of centric relation, there are various opinions about definition of centric relation and its taking methods. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relative centric condyle position and to compare the reproducibility of the recordings utilizing different centric relation records obtained by different taking methods. The 15 adults with normal occlusion were participated in this study. Every four centric relation records were taken in each of three methods - leaf gauge, Dawson and myomonitor method. Then the relative centric condyle position, the distance between the condylar position in centric occlusion and the position in centric relation and the reproducibility were studied using SAM 2 articulator and mandibular position indicator. The results were as follows; 1. The trend of condyle position was different depending on centric relation taking methods. 2. The position of condyle in centric relation by leaf gauge and Dawson methods was superior to that by myomonitor method, and the position by myomonitor method was relatively antero-inferior. 3. The distance between the condylar positions in centric occlusion and the position in centric relation was longest in myomonitor method. 4. The reproducibility had little differences in transverse direction among three methods, while leaf gauge method showed the highest reproducibility and myomonitor method did the lowest reproducibility in antero-posterior and supero-inferior direction.

Change of condylar position after orthodontic treatment of anterior open bite / 대한치과교정학회지

This study was aimed to evaluate the changes in condylar position when severe anterior open bite patients were treated with MEAW. The subjects consisted of 11 patients(21 TMJs) who visited the department of orthodontics in SNUH, having severe anterior open bite as a chief complain. They were supposed to wear the up and down elastics and MEAW after finishing the leveling. The condylar position was evaluated with individualized corrected tomography in centric occlusion taken before and after treatment. The results were as follows; 1. In the change of condylar position after treatment, there were no statistically significant differences in right and left TMJs. 2. In the change of condylar position after treatment, there were no statistically significant differences in each malocclusion groups. 3. There were no statistically significant differences in percent displacement of condyle between before and after treatment. 4. There were no statistically significant differences in the amount of change in condylar change.