Master’s Degree Awarded to Mr. Mohammed Iskandar Al-Maqaleh from Faculty of Dentistry

Mr. Mohammed Iskandar Abdu Al-Maqaleh ‎was awarded a Master’s Degree for his thesis titled: The Correlation Between Mandibular Condyle Shape and Intracapsular Temporomandibular Disorders in A sample of Yemeni Patients, which was submitted to the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry – Sana’a University. The MA defense was held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

The MA Viva-voce Committee, which was formed based on a resolution issued by the Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Council, consisted of the following:
# Committee Members Designation Position
1 Assoc. Prof. Taghreed Ahmed Mohammed Al-Kebsi ‎ Internal Examiner Chair
2 Prof. Al-Kasem Mohammed Ali Abbas ‎ Main Supervisor Member
3 Assoc. Prof. Nashwan Hameed Saleh Al-Tairi ‎ External Examiner Member
The study aimed to:
 Examine the relationship between TMJ intra-capsular disorders and the anatomical ‎shapes of the mandibular condyle among Yemeni patients.‎
 Contribute to improving clinical and radiographic diagnosis of temporomandibular ‎joint disorders.‎
The study yielded a number of key findings summarized as follows:
 A statistically significant association was identified between specific anatomical shapes of the mandibular condyle and the occurrence of TMJ intra‑capsular disorders.
 Variations in the patterns of TMJ disorders were revealed, corresponding to anatomical differences in condylar shape.
 The importance of radiographic examination was confirmed as a key tool in supporting the clinical diagnosis of TMJ disorders.
In light of these findings, the researcher recommended:
 Conducting future studies on larger samples and across different age groups.‎
 Strengthening reliance on advanced radiographic imaging for diagnosing TMJ ‎disorders.‎
 Integrating anatomical research findings into the development of improved treatment ‎and rehabilitation plans for patients with TMJ disorders.‎
The defense session was attended by a number of academics, researchers, students, colleagues, and the researcher’s family.