JVD 2023 #2 Morphometry And Morphology Of The Articular Surfaces Of The Medial Region Of The TMJ Joint In The Domestic Cat - A CBCT Study

Question 1

In morphometry and morphology of the articular surfaces of the medial region of the TMJ joint in the domestic cat by Villamizar-Martinez, where was the articular surface of the articular head most prominent, representing its maximum diameter and maximum articular relationship with the mandibular fossa?

Answer 1

At the medial region of the joint

Question 2

In morphometry and morphology of the articular surfaces of the medial region of the TMJ joint in the domestic cat by Villamizar-Martinez, what was the mean width of the mandibular fossa?

Answer 2

6.1mm

Question 3

In morphometry and morphology of the articular surfaces of the medial region of the TMJ joint in the domestic cat by Villamizar-Martinez, what was the mean depth of the mandibular fossa?

Answer 3

2.0mm

Question 4

In morphometry and morphology of the articular surfaces of the medial region of the TMJ joint in the domestic cat by Villamizar-Martinez, what was the mean degree of coverage of the mandibular fossa over the articulated head at the medial aspect of the joint?

Answer 4

171 degrees

Question 5

In morphometry and morphology of the articular surfaces of the medial region of the TMJ joint in the domestic cat by Villamizar-Martinez, what percentage of articulation surfaces had a well defined rounded bony structure? More irregular contour?

Answer 5

96.6%
3.4%