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[TMJ examination in patients with underlying rheumatic diseases]
Deutsche Zeitschrift Fur Mund-, Kiefer- Und Gesichts-Chirurgie
|November 1, 1989
Summary
This study examined 50 patients with rheumatic disease and temporomandibular joint symptoms. Many with inflammatory rheumatic disease developed temporomandibular arthritis, often with advanced arthrosis deformans.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology and Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery
Background:
- Rheumatic diseases can affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
- Temporomandibular joint symptoms are common in patients with rheumatic conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To diagnose and characterize temporomandibular joint involvement in patients with rheumatic diseases.
- To investigate the prevalence of primary temporomandibular arthritis in this cohort.
- To describe therapeutic approaches for primary temporomandibular arthritis.
Main Methods:
- Diagnostic study involving 50 patients with rheumatic disease and TMJ symptoms.
- Examination conducted by rheumatologists and oral-maxillofacial surgeons.
- Radiological assessment for arthrosis deformans.
Main Results:
- Approximately 50% of patients with inflammatory rheumatic disease presented with primary temporomandibular arthritis.
- Half of those with temporomandibular arthritis showed radiological signs of advanced arthrosis deformans.
- Specific therapeutic considerations for primary temporomandibular arthritis were identified.
Conclusions:
- Inflammatory rheumatic diseases frequently lead to temporomandibular arthritis.
- Advanced arthrosis deformans is a common radiological finding in these cases.
- Tailored therapeutic strategies are necessary for managing TMJ involvement in rheumatic patients.