Temporomandibular joint degenerative changes following mandibular fracture: a computed tomography-based study on the role of condylar involvement.

Chun-Lin SuAn-Chi SuChih-Chen ChangArthur Yen-Hung LinChih-Hua Yeh

Published in: Oral radiology (2024)

Ipsilateral non-head condylar fractures and contralateral condylar fractures are associated with a high risk of postfracture TMJ degeneration. Indirect trauma plays a vital role in postfracture TMJ degeneration.

Keyphrases

computed tomography
positron emission tomography
magnetic resonance
image quality
dual energy
cone beam computed tomography