Affiliation:
1. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University
2. Atatürk University
3. Ankara University
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Investigation is to utilize decision trees in conjunction with orthopantomography (OPT) and lateral panoramic graphy (LPG) to diagnose unilateral anterior disc displacement (ADD) of the temporomandibular joint.
Methods
Using MRI, OPT, and LPG imaging methods, 2 angles, and 3 linear measurements were made: antero-posterior angle (APA), superior-inferior angle (SIA), anterior joint space (AS) distance, superior joint space (SS) distance, and posterior joint (PS) space distance. The difference from each measurement was calculated to evaluate the obtained measurement data within each patient.
Results
In ADD patients, it was statistically significantly found that the APA increased while the SIA decreased for angle measurements. But for linear measurements, AS increased while the SS and PS decreased in MRI, OPT, and LPG
Conclusion
ADD can be diagnosed in OPT and LPG. The identification of the specific type of ADD that occurs in the temporomandibular joint is not feasible.
Publisher
Research Square Platform LLC
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