Evaluation of missing-tooth effect on articular eminence inclination of temporomandibular joint

• Main Authors: Meng-Ta Chiang (Author), Tsung-I Li (Author), Hsiao-Wen Yeh (Author), Chi-Chun Su (Author), Kuo-Chou Chiu (Author), Ming-Pang Chung (Author), Ren-Yeong Huang (Author), Yi-Shing Shieh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2015-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background/purpose: Occlusion is an important component of temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Little is known about the association between missing teeth and TMJ changes. The purpose of this study was to determine if a correlation exists between unilateral missing posterior teeth and changes in the incl...