Temporomandibular joint dysfunction - osteoarthritis

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Patient complains of pain in the right preauricular region and a reduced opening of the mouth.

Patient Data

Age: 80
Gender: Female

Right TMJ shows flattening, rough condylar surfaces, sclerosis, osteophytes, and joint space narrowing, 

 

Case Discussion

Osteoarthritis (also referred as osteoarthrosis, deforming arthritis, and degenerative joint disease) is the end point of long-standing TMJ dysfunction

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