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ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2025

Role of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) in the Comprehensive Evaluation and Management Planning of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders.

Bassam Alkhalifah, Mohammed S Aldamegh, Abdulaziz Algharras, Ali Albweady, Ankit Dhimole, Sameer Gupta

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Bassam AlkhalifahDepartment of Radiology and Medical Imaging, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed S AldameghDepartment of Radiology and Medical Imaging, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.
Abdulaziz AlgharrasDepartment of Radiology and Medical Imaging, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.
Ali AlbweadyDepartment of Radiology and Medical Imaging, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.
Ankit DhimoleDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Hitkarini Dental College and Hospital, Oral Medicine and Radiology, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Sameer GuptaDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Inderprastha Dental College and Hospital, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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Background: Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) encompass a range of functional and structural pathologies affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), leading to pain, restricted movement, and quality-of-life impairment. Traditional imaging methods have limitations in providing accurate 3D assessments. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) offers high-resolution imaging with minimal radiation exposure. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted on 60 patients (aged 18-50 years; mean age 31.8 ± 9.2 years) clinically diagnosed with TMD. CBCT scans were evaluated for condylar morphology, joint space, osteoarthritic changes, and disc displacement indicators. Clinical symptoms were correlated with CBCT findings to plan targeted interventions. Data were analyzed using SPSS v26.0, with significance set at Results: CBCT detected condylar erosion in 46.7% of patients, flattening in 38.3%, and osteophyte formation in 21.7%. The joint space asymmetry was present in 53.3% of cases. Patients with radiological signs of osteoarthrosis had significantly higher pain scores (VAS ≥ 6) compared to those without ( Conclusion: CBCT provides detailed structural visualization of the TMJ, allowing accurate diagnosis and more precise management planning of TMDs. Its use is recommended in patients with ambiguous clinical signs or chronic symptoms.

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3D diagnosiscone beam computed tomographyjoint spaceosteoarthrosistemporomandibular disordersTMJ imaging

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