evaluating changes in the joint present in front of ear in patients with no problem using dental radiographs

Completed

• Conditions: Temporomandibular disorders

• Registration Number: CTRI/2018/04/013544
• Lead Sponsor: Dr D R Chandini

Brief Summary

Thepresent descriptive epidemiological study was undertaken to determine condylarmorphological changes, bone changes, condylar asymmetry, condylar bone density inasymptomatic temporomandibular joints using digital panoramic radiography amongsubjects. Atotal of 400 subjects (186 males and 214 females) within the age range of 20-70years consisting of 5 age groups with 80 patients in each group who hadasymptomatic temporomandibular joints were included in the present study.Digital OPG images were taken and analyzed using Digora software.  For the obtained digital image, linearmeasurements for condylar asymmetry and condylar bone density were drawndigitally by using software tools and obtained data was subjected tostatistical analysis The parameters like bone changes, condylar morphology,condylar asymmetry, condylar bone density were recorded and analysed usingchi-square, and one way anova analysis.The condylar shapes has found to be quite incongruousin different age-groups. Round condylar morphology was observed higher inyounger and older age groups and flat shape was least frequent amongasymptomatic subjects in this study. Among condylar bone changes sclerosis wasseen higher in younger age group and deformity, flattening of condyles wereseen in older age group. Absence of asymmetry of condyles was observed in malesubjects while females showed presence of asymmetry of condyles. Thereis insufficient data with respect to the condylar bone density of patients withasymptomatic TMJs. The present study analyzed the bone density on OPGs, andfound the average condylar density in mixed South Indian population.Thereis insufficient data with respect to the condylar bone density of patients withasymptomatic TMJs. The present study analyzed the bone density on OPGs, andfound the average condylar density in mixed South Indian population.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2015-12-21
• Study Completion: 2017-07-29

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 400

Inclusion Criteria

• 1. Patients aged between 20 to 70 yrs.
• 2. Asymptomatic subjects with TMD.(Patients who are not aware of joint problems but can be diagnosed through radiograph).

Exclusion Criteria

• 1)Subjects with history of mandibular fractures and underwent surgery of mandible in the past.
• 2)Subjects with developmental anomalies affecting the growth of jaw or syndromes of craniofacial structures.
• 3)Subjects who underwent orthodontic treatment in the past.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To determine condylar morphological changes,condylar bone changes,asymmetry of condyle, in accordance with dentition status and their correlation with age and gender of patient using digital orthopantomograph.	To determine condylar morphological changes,condylar bone changes,asymmetry of condyle, in accordance with dentition status and their correlation with age and gender of patient using digital orthopantomograph.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1)To evaluate condylar bone density in accordance with dentition status and their correlation with age and gender of patient using digital orthopantomograph.	2)To assess dentition status according to eichner’s index and their correlation with age and gender of patient using digital orthopantomograph.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Vishnu Dental College; 🇮🇳 Godavari, ANDHRA PRADESH, India

Vishnu Dental College

🇮🇳Godavari, ANDHRA PRADESH, India

Dr D R Chandini

Principal investigator

9703743027

dr.chandini29@gmail.com