International Journal of Oral Health Dental Management
- ISSN: 2577-6533
Jay Panchal, Anup Panda, Jina Jani, Aashka Doshi, Rushita Shah and Binny Parmar
Introduction: Growth and development of dental-craniofacial complex occur during various stages of development of dentition with TMJ as one of its centers of growth. Panoramic radiographs are the most common radiographic tool used by dental clinicians to evaluate teeth, mandibles, and other related structures of the jaws. The mandibular condyle is an important anatomical landmark for facial growth and differs widely among different groups of ages and individuals. Mouth breathing is an etiological factor for sleep-disordered breathing during childhood.
Aim: The study aims to evaluate the correlation between the condylar head shape, age, gender, and oral breathing. Material and method: Children between the ages of 8-14 years (n=60) were considered after obtaining informed consent from the parents. After conducting clinical testing children were allocated into two groups; Group I (n=30) included children with mouth breathing patterns and Group II (n=30) included children with nasal breathing patterns. They were also subdivided into three age groups, [Group A (8-9.99 yrs), Group B (10-11.99 yrs), and Group C (12-13.99 yrs)]. A radiographic assessment was done using a panoramic radiograph.
Result: As per the present study Diamond shape morphology of the mandibular condyle was more common (43.3 %) in mouth-breathing children. Age groups 10 – 11.99 and 12 – 13.99 yrs showed not statistically significant difference, while the age group (8 -9.99 years) showed a highly significant difference between the chronological age and dental age.
Conclusion: The examination of TMJ and specifically the condyle should be included in each and every day of practice.