Radiographic signs of osteoarthritis in the temporomandibular joint among young adults and associated imaging factors: A cone-beam computed tomography study

The findings suggest that temporomandibular osteoarthritis can develop moderately in early adulthood, primarily characterized by condylar flattening, erosion, and sclerosis. The data indicate that certain predictor variables, such as sex, reveal that condylar sclerosis is more commonly observed in females. Additionally, age and edentulism are significant factors linked to changes in the condyle, including condylar flattening, erosion, and sclerosis.