Quantitative Analysis of Temporomandibular Joint Adaptations After One Year of Complete Denture Use: A Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Study
This investigation revealed substantial morphometric alterations in the TMJ spaces and condylar positioning following one-year post-complete denture placement, characterized by pronounced increases in interocclusal gap and reductions in intercondylar angle. Consistent monitoring and prompt repair or replacement of dentures are essential for preserving the TMJ integrity and occlusal equilibrium in edentulous individuals.
Authors
- Ather Mirza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3406-0699)
- Premraj Jadhav
- Pradeep Dilip Taide
- Natasha Bathla
- Madhur Upadhyay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6682-1811)
- P. K. Agarwal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6727-2137)
Institutions
- Crown Research Institutes (NZ)
- Navodaya Dental College and Hospital (IN)
- Kothiwal Dental College and Research Centre (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-12-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.76662
- Primary Topic
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00