Open AccessThe role of three-dimensional computed tomography in the evaluation of temporomandibular joint ankylosis
Author(s) -
Karthinathan Thangavelu,
Reena Rachel John,
Siva Subramaniyam Venkataraman
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of pharmacy and bioallied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0976-4879
pISSN - 0975-7406
DOI - 10.4103/0975-7406.100207
Subject(s) - ankylosis , coronoid process , medicine , surgical planning , computed tomography , orthodontics , temporomandibular joint , dentistry , radiology , elbow
The aim of the study was to evaluate the role of three-dimensional computed tomography (3D-CT) in the assessment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis and its importance in treatment planning. The objectives of study were to measure and assess the mediolateral extent of ankylosis mass in 3D-CT and to compare the extent with intraoperative assessment. The study was also aimed to measure the coronoid process elongation in 3D-CT and its significance in treatment planning.