Characteristics of patients with temporomandibular joint idiopathic condylar resorption.

Objective: To investigate characteristics of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) idiopathic condylar resorption (ICR) and analyze the related factors.

Methods: A total of 755 consecutive patients (150 with ICR and 605 with anterior disc displacement [ADD]) from July 2015 to December 2018 were recruited. A comprehensive questionnaire characterizing the multidimensional impact of the TMJ was designed. Clinical examination and radiological evaluation were also performed. The odds ratio for each variable in the ICR group versus the ADD group was computed using logistic regression analysis.

Results: Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed significant correlations between mouth opening restriction, disease course, mandibular retrusion, mandibular retrusion progression, skeletal Class II profile, and overjet in ICR patients.

Conclusion: These results suggest that a longer ADD disease course might have a strong relationship with ICR.