Morphometric Assessment of Temporomandibular Joint Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography
Vaishnavi P1, Sreekanth P. Kunjumon2*, Laipubam Fabina Sharma3, Pavan Kumar T4, Sujatha S5, N. Rakesh6, Shwetha V7
1Private Practitioner, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
2Consultant, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
3Private Practitioner, Manipur, India.
4Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
5Senior Professor and HOD, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
6Professor and HOD, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru, Krnataka, India.
7Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Sreekanth P. Kunjumon, Consultant, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
https://doi.org/10.58624/SVOADE.2026.07.040
Received: July 16, 2026
Published: October 07, 2026
Citation: Vaishnavi P, Kunjumon SP, Sharma LF, Pavan Kumar T, Sujatha S, Rakesh N, Shwetha V. Morphometric Assessment of Temporomandibular Joint Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography. SVOA Dentistry 2026, 7:5, 314-326. doi: 10.58624/SVOADE.2026.07.040
Abstract
Background: The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is one of the most fascinating and complex synovial systems in the human body. The mandibular condyle, which articulates with the craniofacial complex, is an important part of the TMJ. As a result, the evaluation and assessment of condylar morphology is critical.
Aim: The aim of this study was to use cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging modality to evaluate the morphology of the mandibular condyle from the radiographic archives.
Material and Methods: It is an retrospective observation study. A retrospective analysis was performed on CBCT images of 100 patients from the radiographic archives. The morphometric changes of the condyle, articular eminence thickness, glenoid fossa thickness were evaluated on both the left and right sides in both males and females.
Results: The morphometric changes of the condyle were seen more in the elderly population with a slightly higher predilection for females. However, the overall amongst the parameters were similar to the previous studies. Conclusion: CBCT can be a useful diagnostic tool in assessing various dimensions, joint spaces, and condylar volume in different planes, and thus can be a useful predictor in assessing treatment outcomes of TMJ disorders.
Keywords: Temporomandibular joint, Mandibular condyle, Cone beam computed tomography, Condylar morphology
