Relationship between mandibular condyle and articular eminence cortication with mandibular cortical index on cone-beam CT

ConclusionsThis study evaluated the distribution of MCC, AEC, MCI according to age and gender and detected that these cortications were correlated. This result may be caused by anatomical proximity bone components and functional stimuli. Knowledge of these cortications can be important for accurate diagnosis of TMJ disorders and may also be helpful for prediction of osteoporotic changes.
Source: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy - Category: Anatomy Source Type: research