Quevedo PM, Machado ME, Fasanella M

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ABSTRACT

Temporomandibular joint is a synovial joint bicondylar type covered by fibrocartilage, in its smooth functioning, condylar process involved, temporal bone, muscle, joint capsule, disc, ligaments and synovial fluid. When the balance between these structures break starts the pathology, clinical manifestations of which can be installed in a gradual or sudden, affecting the quality of life and health of the individual. To establish the diagnosis and treatment plan is essential to clinical evaluation, together with radiographs and imaging methods, we must mention the panoramic radiograph, which evaluates the bone component of the maxillomandibular complex. This research proposes using this X-ray, display the morphological changes that compromise the body and mandibular condylar process in patients with temporomandibular dysfunction. To this end, we developed a descriptive study of a population of 50 patients treated at the Research Unit in Craniomandibular Disorders (UNICRAM), Faculty of Dentistry. University of Carabobo, Venezuela; morphological changes detected radiographically in 36% of patients with temporomandibular dysfunction. We conclude that the panoramic radiograph is a useful resource to study morphological changes in the mandible suggestive of Temporomandibular Dysfunction, which require more specific studies such as CT and MRI.