Understanding the mandibular condyle morphology on panoramic images: A cone beam computed tomography comparison study.

Objective: To compare variations in condylar morphology (CM) in panoramic images with those demonstrated in cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and to investigate factors related to the variations.

Methods: Three thousand panoramic images were analyzed for CM classification and relationship between CM and patient factors. Then, CM of 178 cases of panoramic and CBCT images were compared.