关键词: 后牙缺失, 髁突, 颞下颌关节

Abstract:

Prolonged loss of unilateral posterior teeth will not only influence chewing habits，but also cause secondary occlusal disorders. Past researches have proved that posterior teeth loss is related to morphological reconstruction of temporomandibular joint. As the main area bearing occlusal force，condyle is the most active part in reconstruction. This article reviewed the current researches on the effects of unilateral posterior teeth loss on morphology of condyle.

Key words: posterior teeth loss；condyle；temporomandibular joint, TMJ