Comparative evaluation of the mandible head / mandibular fossa relationship in patients with symptomatology or not in two positions by computed tomography

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• Conditions: temporomandibular joint disorder; K07.6

• Registration Number: RBR-7ms43m
• Lead Sponsor: niversidade Federal de Uberlândia

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-10-24
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Data analysis completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

To participate in the study, besides belonging to the pre-established age groups for each group of this study, the individuals of the sample should present all dental elements (the presence of third molars being optional) and the absence of previous report of unilateral or bilateral articular ankylosis. or significant trauma in the TMJ region.

Exclusion Criteria

The criteria used to exclude any individuals from participation in this research were: previous orthodontic treatment, signs of advanced periodontal disease, subjects undergoing previous occlusal adjustment, history of facial trauma, systemic diseases with anatomical degeneration of the mandible or mandibular fossa, trismus. and teeth with active caries process that can cause odontogenic pain. These criteria were determined with the objective of eliminating factors that could mask the initial conditions, introduce etiological and / or iatrogenic factors or prevent the implementation of the methodology present in this work. RDC / TMD exclusion factors such as myospasm, myositis, muscle contracture, polyarthritis, acute traumatic injuries, and temporomandibular joint infections were also used.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified