Research Article

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation of Closed-Mouth TMJ Disc-Condyle Relationship in a Population of Patients Seeking for Temporomandibular Disorders Advice

Table 3

TMJ disc-condyle relationship in closed mouth (N  = 224 joints).

Disc position and displacementCasesFrequency

Superior disc position6729.9
Anterior disc displacement7734.4
Partial anterior disc displacement in lateral part of joint2812.5
Partial anterior disc displacement in medial part of joint10.4
Rotational anterolateral disc displacement83.6
Rotational anteromedial disc displacement10.4
Medial disc position146.3
Lateral disc position104.5
Posterior disc position00
Indeterminate188
Total224100%