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

摘要：

单侧后牙长期缺失不修复，不仅会影响咀嚼习惯，而且易引起继发性咬合紊乱。既往研究表明，后牙缺失与颞下颌关节（TMJ）形态改建相关。髁突作为承力的主要区域，是TMJ改建最为活跃的部分。下面就近年来单侧后牙缺失对髁突形态影响的研究现状做一综述。

关键词: 后牙缺失, 髁突, 颞下颌关节