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Clinical and radiographic findings of the temporomandibular joint in patients with various rheumatic diseases. A case-control study

Authors: Helenius LMJ, Hallikainen D, Helenius I, Meurman JH, Kononen M, Leirisalo-Repo M, Lindqvist C

Publisher: MOSBY-ELSEVIER

Publication year: 2005

Journal:: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology

Journal name in source: ORAL SURGERY ORAL MEDICINE ORAL PATHOLOGY ORAL RADIOLOGY AND ENDODONTOLOGY

Journal acronym: ORAL SURG ORAL MED O

Volume: 99

Issue: 4

First page : 455

Last page: 463

Number of pages: 9

ISSN: 1079-2104

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tripleo.2004.06.079

Abstract

Conclusions. The TMJ is commonly affected in patients with RA, and in patients with other forms of rheumatic disease. There are associations between radiographic findings and subjective symptoms, and between radiographic findings and restricted TMJ movement. In screening for suspected TMJ destruction, it would be appropriate to look for restricted maximal mouth opening, masticatory muscle tenderness and restricted laterotrusion.