Pneumatization of the articular eminence in cone-beam computed tomography: prevalence and characteristics — literature review | Zendy

M. Wrzosek | Zendy; K. Wilczek | Zendy; J. Tusiewicz | Zendy; Magdalena Piskórz | Zendy; Ingrid RóżyłoKalinowska | Zendy

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Pneumatization of the articular eminence in cone-beam computed tomography: prevalence and characteristics — literature review

Author(s) -

M. Wrzosek,

K. Wilczek,

J. Tusiewicz,

Magdalena Piskórz,

Ingrid RóżyłoKalinowska

Publication year - 2022

Publication title -

folia morphologica

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.333

H-Index - 30

eISSN - 1644-3284

pISSN - 0015-5659

DOI - 10.5603/fm.a2022.0023

Subject(s) - medicine , temporomandibular joint , tubercle , tmj disorders , cone beam computed tomography , dentistry , computed tomography , orthodontics , anatomy , surgery , biology , bacteria , bacilli , genetics

The articular tubercle is a site prone to pneumatization within the cranial bones. Knowledge of the anatomical variations of pneumatization adjacent to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is an important issue. Air cells exhibit decreased resistance to trauma, facilitate the spread of various pathologies in the TMJ, such as inflammation, tumours or fractures. Articular tubercle pneumatization may cause complications during TMJ surgery. Information of possible location allows to detect and conduct differential diagnosis of pneumatization of the articular tubercle (PAT) during cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) examinations. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence and characteristics of PAT, with respect to age, gender, location and type through assessment in CBCT images.

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