Mandibular asymmetry in patients with temporomandibular disorder: comparative study between posteroanterior teleradiographs (pa) and panoramic radiography
Objective: The aim of the study was to verify the relationship between the predominant side of orofacial pain of a temporomandibular origin and facial asymmetry. Methods: Fifty-two patients a acted by temporomandibular disorders from which data were collected on the results of the RDC/TMD evaluation related to pain. Anatomic points (ANS – Anterior nasal spine; LF – Lingual foramen; CP – Coronoid process; GO – Gonial angle) were identified on panoramic radiographs and frontal teleradiographs and bilateral measurements were made.