Morphological Analysis of the Temporomandibular Joint in Patients with Malocclusion Using 2D and 3D Measuring Methods

摘要

Quantitative measurements of the morphological parameters of the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) will provide a better understanding of the structure and function of the TMJ in the field of orthodontics for patients with malocclusion (1). A 3D model reconstructed from 2D CBCT scans can be reproduced with a size and volume that are identical to the actual anatomical values, and can provide measurements that are more accurate than simple linear measurements obtained from 2D CBCT scans alone (2). Although there have been efforts to standardize 3D measurements of the TMJ, the differences between 2D CBCT and 3D measurements remain unclear (1).