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Journal of Dental Research, Vol 60, 35-43, Copyright © 1981 by International & American Associations for Dental Research Online Journals

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A method for quantitatively determining temporomandibular joint bony relationships

D. D. Blaschke and T. J. Blaschke

The spatial relationship of the mandibular condyle to the temporal component of the TMJ is determined quantitatively from lateral tomograms using a new method of measuring specific areas of the joint space. Condyle position along the posteroanterior axis of the joint is expressed as a ratio of the posterior joint space area divided by the anterior joint space area (the P/A ratio). A description of the method, as used in a clinical evaluation of 50 asymptomatic tMJs, and a statistical evaluation of the method's reproducibility and accuracy are given. The method was found to have both high reproducibility and high accuracy.




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