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ArticleDento maxillo facial radiology2018

Evaluation of natural mandibular shape asymmetry: an approach by using elliptical Fourier analysis.

Tania C Niño-Sandoval, Carlos F Morantes Ariza, Clementina Infante-Contreras, Belmiro Ce Vasconcelos

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  4. Correlations Between Mandibular Asymmetries and Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review.Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community Dentistry
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Tania C Niño-Sandoval1 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Pernambuco , Camaragibe , Brazil.
Carlos F Morantes Ariza2 Department of Biology, National University of Colombia , Bogotá , Colombia.
Clementina Infante-Contreras3 Department of Oral Health, Growth and Development research line, National University of Colombia, Genetics Institute , Bogotá , Colombia.
Belmiro Ce Vasconcelos4 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Pernambuco , Camaragibe , Brazil.

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objectivesThe purpose of this study was to demonstrate that asymmetry is a natural occurring phenomenon in the mandibular shape by using elliptical Fourier analysis.

methods164 digital orthopantomographs from Colombian patients of both sexes aged 18 to 25 years were collected. Curves from left and right hemimandible were digitized. An elliptical Fourier analysis was performed with 20 harmonics. In the general sexual dimorphism a principal component analysis (PCA) and a hotelling T

resultsSignificant values were found in general asymmetry, general sexual dimorphism, in dimorphism by side (p < 0.0001), asymmetry by sex, and differences between Class I, II, and III (p < 0.005). However, a relation of skeletal classes and side was not found.

conclusionsThe mandibular asymmetry by shape is present in all patients and should not be articulated exclusively to pathological processes, therefore, along with sexual dimorphism and differences between skeletal classes must be taken into account for improving mandibular prediction systems.

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MandibleRadiography, Dental, DigitalAdolescentAdultFemaleFourier AnalysisHumansMaleRadiography, PanoramicRetrospective StudiesYoung Adult

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PMID29583032
PMCPMC6196057

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