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Chinese Journal of Stomatological Research(Electronic Edition) ›› 2025, Vol. 19 ›› Issue (01): 41-48. doi: 10.3877/cma.j.issn.1674-1366.2025.01.006

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Three-dimensional cone-beam CT study on temporomandibular condylar changes before and after orthodontic treatment in adult female patients with high-angle protrusive malocclusion

Hui Huang1,(), Yaqin Wei2, Yuting Chen1, Minting Wu2, Jiahao Lin1   

  1. 1.Department of Orthodontics,The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of South China University of Technology,Foshan 528200,China
    2.Department of Stomatology,The Second People's Hospital of Foshan,Foshan 528000,China
  • Received:2024-10-11 Online:2025-02-01 Published:2025-02-27
  • Contact: Hui Huang

Abstract:

Objective

To investigate the three - dimensional morphological changes of the temporomandibular joint(TMJ)condyle in adult females with high-angle skeletal maxillary protrusion before and after orthodontic treatment using cone-beam computed tomography(CBCT),and to assess the structural adaptation of TMJ induced by orthodontic treatment.

Methods

This controlled study enrolled 27 classⅠand 28 classⅡhigh-angle skeletal maxillary protrusion patients treated between January 2018 and December 2023 in the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of South China University of Technology and the Second People's Hospital of Foshan.Pre- and post-treatment CBCT scans were analyzed for joint spaces,condylar/articular fossa morphology(height/volume/surface area),and skeletal parameters(MP-SN angle,S-Go/N-Me ratio,Y-axis angle).Paired and independent t-tests were applied for within-and between-group comparisons(α=0.05).

Results

In classⅠhigh-angle patients,no significant post-treatment changes were observed in TMJ parameters:Superior joint space[(3.19±0.62)mm vs.(3.02±0.67)mm,t=0.998,P=0.328],anterior joint space[(2.44±0.32)mm vs.(2.52±0.48)mm,t=-0.859,P=0.398],posterior joint space[(2.48±0.34)mm vs.(2.43±0.28)mm,t=0.603,P=0.552],condylar apex height[(6.54±0.74)mm vs.(6.69±0.74)mm,t=-0.801,P=0.431],condylar apex volume[(452.91±35.90)mm3 vs.(472.18±57.97)mm3t=-1.407,P=0.171],condylar height[(18.18±2.44)mm vs.(18.92±4.30)mm,t=-0.819,P=0.420],and condylar volume[(1 690.07±214.94)mm3 vs.(1 754.38±348.92)mm3t=-0.869,P=0.393)].Articular fossa morphology and skeletal parameters also remained stable.In classⅡhigh-angle patients,significant post-treatment reductions were observed:Condylar height[(16.28±2.57)mm vs.(14.00±2.56)mm,t=3.168,P=0.004],condylar volume[(1 512.46±223.50)mm3 vs.(1 360.96±230.94)mm3t=2.377,P=0.025],MP-SN angle[(40.99±3.97)° vs.(36.96±4.05)°,t=3.580,P = 0.001],Y-axis angle[(69.72 ± 3.38)° vs.(62.82 ± 3.36)°,t = 7.145,P<0.001],with concurrent adjustments in joint spaces[posterior:(2.23±0.40)mm vs.(2.50±0.36)mm,t=-2.476,P=0.020;anterior:(2.83±0.36)mm vs.(2.55±0.34)mm,t=2.843,P=0.008].Intergroup comparisons revealed greater post-treatment changes in classⅡfor condylar height(P=0.011),condylar volume(P=0.031),and Y-axis angle(P<0.001).

Conclusions

Orthodontic vertical control effectively improved occlusion in high-angle malocclusion patients.In class Ⅰcases,TMJ structures remained stable after treatment,with no significant changes in joint space,condylar morphology,and articular fossa.In contrast,class Ⅱ patients exhibited biomechanical adaptation through anterior - inferior condylar repositioning,accompanied by significant reductions in condylar volume and Y-axis angle.These findings underscored the necessity of individualized treatment strategies to harmonize occlusal function with condylar remodeling,particularly in classⅡhigh-angle maxillary protrusion cases.

Key words: Skeletal protrusive malocclusion, Adult female, High-angle, Temporomandibular joint, Condyle, Cone-beam computed tomography

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