The incidence of condylar fractures is high and the condylar fractures can be seen different types. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), conventional radiographic techniques such as orthopantomography (OPG) can be used in diagnosis of the fracture. CBCT is relatively a new imaging modality and uses commonly in dental implantology. In our study, it is aimed to present detailed the imaging of co...

Condylar hyperplasia is a well-known pathologic entity with an established treatment protocol. Traditionally, saws and drills have been used in the condylar osteotomy. The use of ultrasonic systems has optimized many procedures in the maxillofacial area; however, exploration of the use of this technique for condylectomy has been limited. Ultrasonic systems offer several advantages, such as a de...

In reviewing the literature relative to the development of Class II malocclusions, it can be learned that "not every Class II is a Class II." We must remember that behind the soft tissue drape of the patient’s face is a totally dynamic process that can be influenced by our heritage and altered by our environment. We realize when performing an occlusal evaluation of our young patients, findings ...

INTRODUCTION The incidence of condylar fractures is high. Condylar fractures can be extracapsular (condylar neck or subcondylar) or intracapsular, undisplaced, deviated, displaced or dislocated. Treatment depends on the age of the patient, the co-existence of other mandibular or maxillary fractures, whether the condylar fracture is unilateral or bilateral, the level and displacement of the frac...

PURPOSE To compare outcomes of 3 fixation techniques for intra-articular distal femoral fractures. METHODS Records of 59 men and 49 women aged 16 to 80 (mean, 47) years who underwent internal fixation for 116 type-C (complete intra-articular) distal femoral fractures were retrospectively reviewed. According to the AO classification, 25 fractures were type C1 (23 closed and 2 open), 71 type C2...

OBJECTIVE To investigate changes in the craniofacial skeleton in relation to the changes in condylar alterations that occur during long-term follow-up in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) involvement is defined as a condylar alteration that is observed on the orthopantomogram. Lateral cephalograms were used to determine linear and...

Condylar Fibrocartilages The condylar cartilage is classified into three distinct zones based on its macroscopic and microscopic heterogeneity. Each zone possesses unique nanoscale heterogeneity that determine biomechanical function at the level. physiological movement of temporomandibular joint induces alteration in zones. Heterogeneity directs energy dissipation through different mechanisms, ...

OBJECTIVE Little is known about the natural progression of the disease process of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) osteoarthritis (OA), which affects approximately 1% of the US population. The goal of this study was to examine the early microarchitectural and molecular changes in the condylar cartilage and subchondral bone in biglycan/fibromodulin (Bgn/Fmod) double-deficient mice, which develop TM...