Eccentric movements of temporomandibular joint and upper airway volume: Three-dimensional segmentation using cone beam computed tomography

• Published in: Cranio Vol. 42; no. 1; p. 10
• Main Authors: Costa, Andre Luiz Ferreira, Castilho Fardim, Karolina Aparecida, de Almeida, Bruna Maciel, Gomes, João Pedro Perez, Braz-Silva, Paulo Henrique, Dieguez, Flávia Limberg, Cardoso, Cristiane de Almeida Baldini, Araki, Angela Toshie, de Castro Lopes, Sérgio Lucio Pereira
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 2024
• Subjects: Cone-Beam Computed Tomography - methods; Humans; Mandibular Condyle; Temporomandibular Joint - diagnostic imaging; Temporomandibular Joint Disorders; image processing; Temporomandibular joint; oropharyngeal volume; three-dimensional imaging; computer-assisted

The purpose of the present investigation was to assess whether possible changes in the dynamic movements of the TMJ might cause a greater variation between the volumes of the upper airways in open- and closed-mouth positions. CBCT scans of 92 subjects were used to assess the TMJ bilaterally. All sca...