Evaluation of Condylar Morphology Using Orthopantomogram among Patient Reporting at Sandeman Provincial Hospital Quetta

Abstract

Objective: To assess the condylar morphology using orthopantomogram among adult patient.

Study design: Cross sectional study

Place and duration of study: Department of Orthodontics, Dental Section, Sandeman Provincial Hospital, Quetta, from June 2020 to December 2020.

Material and methods: All patients presented to orthodontic department who fulfilled inclusion criteria were included in this study. One hundred and eighty candidates were included and underwent Orthopantomogram. Reports were assessed and condylar shape was noted. Data was analyzed by using SPSS. Vs. 20.

Results: The mean age of candidates was 25.5 ± 5 years. There were 90 (50%) males and 90 (50%) females. In left side, the condylar shape was oval in 101 (56.0%) while in right side, condylar shape was oval in 100 (55.6%) cases. In left side, the condylar shape was bird beak like in 32 (18.0%) while in right side, condylar shape was bird beak like in 33 (18.3%) cases. In left side, the condylar shape was diamond like in 26 (14.4%) while in right side, condylar shape was diamond like in 27 (15.0%) cases. In left side, the condylar shape was crooked finger like in 21 (11.7%) while in right side, condylar shape was crooked finger like in 20 (11.0%) cases.

Conclusion: Thus in our population, the most common condylar shape was observed to be oval type followed by bird beak type.

Keywords: Condylar morphology, Orthopantomogram, Orthodontics