Dentulous versus edentulous mandibles: CBCT-based morphometric assessment of mandibular canal and alveolar bone.

Background: Precise preoperative knowledge of the mandibular canal (MC) variations and alveolar bone dimensions are vital elements for a successful dental implant. Thus, this study aimed to describe the three-dimensional morphology of the MC and alveolar bone dimensions, followed by a comparison of the variables in edentulous mandibular posterior sides with contralateral dentulous sides among adult Chinese individuals. Such variations were also studied in relation to gender and age.

Three-dimensional analysis of temporomandibular joint in Chinese adults with normal occlusion and harmonious skeleton.

Objective: This study aimed to analyze the detailed three-dimensional measurements of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in Chinese adults with normal occlusion and harmonious skeleton.

Methodology: In 51 subjects 102 joints were analyzed using Anatomage Invivo dental 5.4.