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Tuberculosis of the temporomandibular joint

Revue de Stomatologie, de Chirurgie Maxillo-faciale et de Chirurgie Orale, 2014
Extrapulmonary and extra-spinal tuberculosis (TB) is rare, even in countries where the disease is endemic. Ten percent of these localizations are cervico-facial. Involvement of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is very unusual. We present the features of such a case.We looked for patients managed for TMJ TB in 2 Maxillofacial Surgery departments and in
C, Assouan, K, Anzouan, N D, Nguessan, M, Millogo, K, Horo, E, Konan, N, Zwetyenga   +6 more
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Temporomandibular joint disorders

The Journal of the American Dental Association, 1959
Twenty patients suffering from disorders of the temporomandibular joint were treated by correcting their occlusions; this involved the reduction of cuspal inclines that were causing mandibular displacements. All 20 patients received complete relief, generally within 24 to 48 hours. Occlusal corrections were made only in the centric position.
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Osteomyelitis of the temporomandibular joint

American Journal of Otolaryngology, 2001
Osteomyelitis of the temporomandibular joint is very uncommon, and osteomyelitis as a result of Aspergillus niger infection has not previously been reported. A case report of skull base and condylar osteomyelitis is presented. Previously reported cases of temporomandibular joint osteomyelitis are reviewed, and management is discussed.
C P, Winslow, A, Dichard, K A, McGuire
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Temporomandibular joint ankylosis

Australian Dental Journal, 1987
AbstractThe reconstruction of a permanent functional joint and the provision for correction of any associated deformity are the aims of treatment of temporomandibular joint ankylosis. Methods which merely free the ankylosis, in our opinion, compromise the likelihood of achieving these aims.
H, Tideman, M, Doddridge
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Alterations in the temporomandibular joint

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, 1973
Abstract A histologic and radiographic study of seventeen adult temporomandibular joints was initiated in order to assess factors which may contribute to alterations in joint morphology. Disc perforation was found in five of the specimens, particularly those from females. One case in particular demonstrated a drastic alteration of condylar form which
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Temporomandibular Joint Reconstruction

Alpha Omegan, 2009
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) reconstruction presents unique problems because of the integral and complex roles this joint plays in establishing and maintaining proper form and function of the stomatognathic system. The TMJ not only acts as a secondary growth center for the mandible in prepubescence, but it is also essential for the functions of ...
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Imaging of the temporomandibular joint

Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI, 1995
Recent advances in imaging technology have greatly contributed to the understanding of diseases of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). MRI is now the modality of choice in the evaluation of TMJ-related symptoms. This article describes normal anatomy and MRI characteristics of diseases affecting the TMJ including internal derangement, inflammation, and ...
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Biomechanics of the Temporomandibular Joint

Journal of Dental Research, 2008
Tanaka, E., Koolstra, J.H.
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Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

Physical Therapy, 1969
I, Yavelow, G, Arnold
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The Temporomandibular Joint

The Journal of the American Dental Association, 1952
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