Temporomandibular joint: Function and dysfunction

1980 ◽  
Vol 77 (2) ◽  
pp. 236
Author(s):  
J.A. Salzmann
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Joint Function

scholarly journals Interdisciplinary approach to the rehabilitation of patients with temporoman-dibular joint abnormality, and a need for complete dental reconstruction: out-comes

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 211-218
Author(s):  
Fatima K. Dzalaeva ◽  
S. O. Chikunov ◽  
A. S. Utyuzh ◽  
M. V. Mikhailova ◽  
M. K. Budunova
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Orthopedic Treatment ◽  
Joint Function ◽  
Joint Characteristics ◽  
Orthopedic Rehabilitation ◽  
Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation ◽  
Comprehensive Examination ◽  
Comparison Groups

Background. This study aimed to improve the clinical effect of dental orthopedic treatment for patients who need a complete dental reconstruction, by making use of the temporomandibular joint characteristics. Materials and Methods. A total of 647 patients with adentia who needed a complete dental reconstruction were exposed to a comprehensive examination and treatment. Patients were divided into 3 groups: orthopedic rehabilitation group (218 patients), interdisciplinary rehabilitation group (195 patients), and multidisciplinary rehabilitation group (234 patients). The follow-up period was 7 years. Results. After the proposed rehabilitation approach, patients in the main group demonstrated an improvement in the VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) score, which was significantly smaller with respect to that in the comparison groups. The frequency of clicking and pain during chewing as well as soreness sensations in this group decreased at a significantly lower pace compared to that in the comparison groups. Conclusions. Dental reconstruction procedures aimed at restoring the shape of the teeth should focus on pain relief and temporomandibular joint function correction. The most important stage in implementing this approach is a complete and consistent examination of patients who need dental reconstruction.

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