Temporomandibular joint morphology in cleft lip and palate: evidence from a CBCT-based volumetric analysis
Despite craniofacial variations associated with CLP, TMJ morphology remains within normal anatomical limits. The findings suggest that adaptive remodeling rather than structural deficiency preserves TMJ integrity in CLP patients. These CBCT-based data provide reference values to aid orthodontic and orthognathic treatment planning.
Authors
- Sevde Göksel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0092-7079)
- Ahmet Faruk Ertürk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4404-1547)
- İlknur Özcan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9006-5630)
- Merve Yelken Kendirci
Institutions
- Biruni University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Oral Health
- Published
- 2026-02-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-026-07795-9
- Primary Topic
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00