Gambaran Distribusi Sudut Eminensia Di Rumah Sakit Gigi Dan Mulut Universitas Trisakti : Kajian pada Pasien Usia 19-21 tahun (Penelitian)

Mastication system is one of the most important parts of muscoskeletal system . Articular eminence as one component of the mastication system that works as a major component of the temporomandibular - joint ( TMJ ). The eminence inclination can be classified into 3 groups, flat, normal, and steep . The aim of this research was to assess the distribution view of eminence inclination in patients aged 19 - 21 years old at Dental Hospital of Trisakti University . This cross-sectional research utilized panoramic imaging in measuring the inclination of the articular eminence . The results of this research indicated that the methods used in the research have differences, whereas the inclination values between age groups have no significant difference . The average eminence inclination value of patient in the age of 19 - 21 years old still within the 30 - 60 value range . It can be concluded that the average eminence inclination value of the patient classified to normal category .