Evaluation of missing-tooth effect on articular eminence inclination of temporomandibular joint

Evaluation of missing-tooth effect on articular eminence inclination of temporomandibular joint

Background/purpose: Occlusion is an important component of temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Little is known about the association between missing teeth and TMJ changes. The purpose of this study was to determine if a correlation exists between unilateral missing posterior teeth and changes in the incl...

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Main Authors: Meng-Ta Chiang, Tsung-I Li, Hsiao-Wen Yeh, Chi-Chun Su, Kuo-Chou Chiu, Ming-Pang Chung, Ren-Yeong Huang, Yi-Shing Shieh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-12-01
Series:Journal of Dental Sciences
Subjects:
articular eminence
panoramic radiographs
posterior edentulous
temporomandibular joint
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1991790215000045

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