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June 11, 2026Journal of Craniofacial Surgery

Association Between Temporomandibular Joint Morphology and Mandibular Growth in Adolescents With Facial Asymmetry: An Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Study

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WWWei WangGJGuo J

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Overview

Randomized trial investigates TMJ morphology's impact on mandibular growth in adolescents, suggesting treatment may improve facial balance.

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore the relationship between temporomandibular joint morphology and mandibular growth in adolescents with facial asymmetry.
  • Included 20 adolescents aged 8 to 20 years who had facial asymmetry and underwent functional orthodontic treatment.
  • Conducted MRI and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) before treatment and one year later.
  • Utilized Dolphin Imaging software for measurements and performed Pearson or Spearman correlation analyses.
  • No significant correlations were found between ODI or APDI and mandibular growth parameters (P > 0.05).
  • A significant positive correlation was observed between the upper gonial angle and mandibular growth changes (P < 0.05).
  • Articular disc volume positively correlated with ipsilateral mandibular growth.

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Wang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2a533380c8f91e7f39ed69https://doi.org/10.1097/scs.0000000000013021
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