Anatomical Sciences Journal

en Relationship Between Sex with the Measures of Condylar Process of Mandible in the CT Scan and Dry Bone Morphometry Morphometry Original Original <div style="text-align: justify;">Introduction: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is one of the most  active articulations in   human  body structures and it is one of the components of the   masticatory system that helps in numerous functions including speaking, chewing and swallowing.As part of the TMJ, lifelong mandibular condyles may change in morphology in response to functional loading. The aim of this study was to evaluate the size, shape, and sex-related age changes in the mandibular condyles. For this purpose, a study conducted on a sample of the central population of Iran, the dimensions of the condyle were measured . Material & Method: In this study, measurements were performed on 70 mandibles from 35 dry skulls. Condylar size was measured on both sides.. The length of the condyle is equal to the distance from the front point to the back point of the condyle  The width of the condyle is equal to the distance between the outside and the inside of the condyle the largest dimension of the mandibular condyle in the coronal plane. Measurements were performed using digital calipers (calipers) statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS Statistics Version Statistical significance was defined at P < .05 Descriptive statistics were used to determine the parameters , and T test was used to compare the right and left sizes, it used Pearson correlation coefficient and Tukey’s post hoc test were employed. Results: In this study ,The mean of  LC(length of condyle) =17.83±3.08mm (range 11.50-23.00)and W.C( width of condyle)= 6.60±165mm.( range 6.00-13.30) and G.W.C (greater width condyle)mm=7.65±1.63  ( range 5.00-13.70) .   The mean of   LC(length of condyle ) were  18.12±3.21 and 17.56±2.981 in right side respectly. and W.C.is  6.55±1.12 in right side and   left side is 6.63±1.99. G.W.C .are 7.57±1.25and  7.72±  1.92 in right left sides respect ly . The LC(length of condyle) was generally more prominent than the W.C.(width of condyle) and there were  relationship age with length condyle  (-.347*) and No correlatoin  found between age and other parameters  but was higher relationship between highest t width condyle and width condyle (.845**) . The most number of condylar shapes of mandibular are flat and  convex 27% Conclusion: The temporomandibular joint  is  an  area  that  is  difficult  to  investigate radiographically. Research on temporomandibular joint dysfunction still gives   different because   results caused   by   many   factors   that   affect   the occurrence of temporomandibular joint dysfunction or it could also be because  the  research  has  been  done  only  to examine  one  cause  or symptom alone.</div> Mandible, Condyle, CT scan, Dry bone 0 0 http://anatomyjournal.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-336-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Parvindokht Bayat parvin.bayat@ymail.com 10031947532846007751 10031947532846007751 Yes Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran. Amir Rezaie amir1371_rezaei91@yahoo.com 10031947532846007752 10031947532846007752 No Student Research Committee, Medical Student, School of Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran. Amin Haji Seid Husieni amin000hoseini@yahoo.com 10031947532846007753 10031947532846007753 No Student Research Committee, Medical Student, School of Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran.