Research Article

Effect of Molar Distalization on Condyle-Glenoid Fossa Relationship

Table 1

Linear measurements of the space between the condyle and glenoid fossa.

MeasurementsAbbreviationsDefinition

Anterior joint spaceASThe vertical distance from the anterior
Tangent point to the glenoid fossa
Superior joint spaceSSThe distance from the most superior condyle point to the highest point on the glenoid fossa
Posterior joint spacePSThe vertical distance from the posterior
Tangent point to the glenoid fossa