Title
Analysis of the correlation between dental arch and articular eminence morphology: a cone beam computed tomography study
Date Issued
01 October 2017
Access level
open access
Resource Type
journal article
Author(s)
State University of Campinas, Piracicaba
State University of Campinas, Piracicaba
Publisher(s)
Mosby Inc.
Abstract
Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the correlation between the morphology of the dental arches (DAs) of patients with normal occlusion and of the articular eminence (AE) by using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Study Design: CBCT scans of 60 patients were evaluated in terms of height and inclinations (angles α β and δ) of the AE. DAs were classified according to their shapes (tapered, square, ovoid), and their perimeters, widths, and depths were measured. One-way analysis of variance, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and simple and multivariate linear regression models were used for the calculations. Results: The ovoid arch was the most predominant shape (n = 66/120). Inclination of the AE (angle β) had the greatest difference between DA shapes, with this angle usually being greater in the ovoid arch and smaller in the square arch (P <.05). The height of the AE presented greater correlation with DA measurements, with tapered arches having the most significant correlations (P <.05). DA depth had no influence on AE measurements (P >.05). The perimeter and width of the DAs had some influence (P <.05). Conclusions: Correlations were found between the DA and AE morphologies. The correlations should be taken into consideration, although the results do not prove absolute association between the variables. Whenever possible, the morphologic features of DAs should be preserved to avoid possible changes in AE.
Start page
420
End page
431
Volume
124
Issue
4
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Odontología, Cirugía oral, Medicina oral
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85028324808
PubMed ID
Source
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology
ISSN of the container
22124403
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