Table 5: Age distribution of IF in the TMJ area and related structures.

Incidental findings Under 30 years 30-49 years 50 years or older -
% No. % No. % No. p-value
Subchondral pseudo cyst 0.00 0 4.94 4 3.70 3 0.04
Flattening and erosion ofcondyle and articular eminence 2.47 2 11.11 9 27.16 22 <0.001
Osteophytes 0.00 0 4.94 4 7.41 6 0.002
Condylar hyperplasia 0.00 0 1.23 1 0 0 0.45
Condylar hypoplasia 00.0 0 1.23 1 2.47 2 0.13
Bifid condylar 0.00 0 1.23 1 1.23 1 0.37
Soft tissue calcification 0.00 0 9.88 8 21.01 17 <0.001