Measurement | Definition |
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Antero-posterior width (mm) | The anteroposterior diameter of the condylar process |
Medio-lateral width (mm) | The mediolateral diameter of the condylar process |
Condyle axis angle (°) | Angle between the medio-lateral plane of the condylar process and the midsagittal plane |
Anterior joint space (mm) | The shortest distance between the posterior wall of the articular tubercle and the most anterior point of the condylar head |
Superior joint space (mm) | The distance between the most superior point of the mandibular fossa and the most superior point of the condylar head |
Posterior joint space (mm) | The shortest distance between the posterior wall of the mandibular fossa and the most posterior point of the condylar head |
Depth of mandibular fossa (mm) | The distance between the most superior point of the mandibular fossa and the plane formed by the most inferior points of the articular tubercle and the external meatus |
Size of mandibular body (mm) | The distance between the menton and gonion |