Evaluation of the Relationship Between Morphology, Volume, and Density of the Mandible and Dentofacial Vertical Dimension Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the relationship between mandibular shape, mandibular bone density, cortical bone thickness, and condylar volume and facial height using a cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Material and Methods: Fifteen female patients (16-25 years old) were included in this study. The following measurements were performed on CBCT radiographs; inter-canine and inter-molar width of the mandible at three vertical points (alveolar crest, apex and basal bone), mandibular cortical bone thickness in disto molar and canine sections, bone density of the mandibular body and condyla...