Huseyin Avni Balcioglu
Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul, Turkey
Title: Title: Developmental Anatomy of the Temporomandibular Joint for the Pedodontist
Biography
Biography: Huseyin Avni Balcioglu
Abstract
Even though temporomandibular joint and its anatomical relations seem to be of little significance in the view of most pedodontic practitioners, the collection of data needed to establish the proper diagnosis in the field of pediatric dentistry should surely involve the basic knowledge of developmental anatomy of the temporomandibular joint. From the articular fossa, the first anatomical structure to become recognizable during the development process, to the degenerated intra-articular disc which appeared as a result of parafunctional habits of an 18- year-old, the unique morphological features of this unique joint, from the standpoint of anatomical sciences, will be briefly presented with a developmental perspective in this speech. The audience will be provided with some important clinical implications to consider during performing pedodontics and translational research as well.