The influence of articular eminence morphology on temporomandibular joint anterior dislocations.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between the bony morphology of the articular eminence and the occurrence of idiopathic anterior temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation.

Study Design: A comparative retrospective study was conducted in 14 patients with idiopathic anterior dislocations (study group) and 14 patients who did not suffer from any TMJ disorders (control group). All patients underwent multidetector computed tomography (MDCT), which demonstrated the full extent of their joints.