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Original Research | Dentistry | Volume 15 Issue 8, August 2026 | Pages: 1873 - 1881 | India
Correlation Between Condylar Position and Upper Airway Dimension in Skeletal Class II with Different Skeletal Morphology in South Indian Population: A CBCT Study
Abstract: Background & Objectives: The spatial configuration of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and upper airway patency are intricately related to craniofacial skeletal morphology. In skeletal Class II malocclusions, vertical facial divergence may introduce distinct biomechanical adaptations. This study evaluated the influence of vertical growth patterns on condylar position within the glenoid fossa and pharyngeal airway dimensions in skeletal Class II individuals using three-dimensional Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). Methods: A cross-sectional CBCT investigation was conducted on 45 skeletal Class II adult subjects (37 females, 8 males; mean age 21.73 \pm 2.78years) categorized into three equal vertical growth groups (n = 15each): normodivergent, hypodivergent, and hyperdivergent. Cephalometric parameters ({ANB},{SN-GoGn}), joint spaces (anterior and posterior spaces for both left and right condyles), and pharyngeal airway dimensions (oropharynx, hypopharynx, and total airway) were measured. Group comparisons were performed using one-way ANOVA with Tukey post hoc testing, and bivariate associations were evaluated using Pearson correlation coefficients (0.05). Results: Skeletal Parameters: Significant intergroup differences were observed for {ANB}(p
Keywords: Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT), Skeletal Class II, Vertical Growth Patterns, Condylar Position, Upper Airway, Oropharynx, Temporomandibular Joint
How to Cite?: Priyanka C, Rohan Rai, Pooja Mastammanavar, Priyanka B J, Bhoomika Gowda, "Correlation Between Condylar Position and Upper Airway Dimension in Skeletal Class II with Different Skeletal Morphology in South Indian Population: A CBCT Study", Volume 15 Issue 8, August 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1873-1881, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26823105132, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26823105132