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ArticleJournal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology2025

Three-Dimensional Stereophotogrammetry Facial Morphologic Signatures of Temporomandibular Disorders.

Li Mei, Carmen Au, Stacy Foo, Cui Gao, Sichao Zhu, Guangzhao Guan

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  1. Three-Dimensional Stereophotogrammetry Facial Morphologic Signatures of Temporomandibular Disorders.Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology · 2025
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Li MeiDepartment of Oral Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
Carmen AuDepartment of Oral Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
Stacy FooDepartment of Oral Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
Cui GaoDepartment of Stomatology, Weishan People's Hospital, Jining, Shandong, China.
Sichao ZhuDepartment of Stomatology, Weishan People's Hospital, Jining, Shandong, China.
Guangzhao GuanDepartment of Oral Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7265-9865

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimTo utilize stereophotogrammetry to investigate changes in three-dimensional (3D) facial morphology in both TMD-free individuals and TMD patients, both before and after treatment, and to classify subjects as either TMD-free or TMD patients.

methods40 participants (TMD and TMD-free, mean age of 38.9 ± 15.3 years) were recruited from the Oral Medicine Clinic at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago. Participants were given a questionnaire, and 3D images of their faces at maximum mouth opening and in occlusion were recorded using the 3dMDtrio craniofacial scanner. Participants were followed up after 3 months and 6 months. The 3D images captured were analysed using the 3dMD Vultus software.

resultsSignificant changes were observed between baseline and 3-month follow-up measurements in TRAR-GoR(C), GoR-GN(C) and LS-PG(O) (p < 0.05). At the 6-month follow-up, additional significant differences were found in G-PG(R), TRAL-SN(C), TRAR-GoR(C), GoR-GN(C), LS-PG(O), and maximum mouth opening (MMO) (p < 0.05). TRAR-GoR(C), LS-PG(O), TRAL-GoL(C), MMO, and TRAR-SN(C) exhibited significant correlations. LS-PG(R) was the most reliable predictor. Discriminant analysis revealed an 85% sensitivity and 90% specificity in classifying individuals with and without TMD.

conclusionSignificant 3D morphological changes were detected in TMD patients' post-treatment, with notable mouth opening and masseter muscle volume reduction.

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FaceImaging, Three-DimensionalPhotogrammetryTemporomandibular Joint DisordersAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedYoung Adult3Dfacial morphologymasseter musclestereophotogrammetrytemporomandibular joint disorders

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PMCPMC12230883

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