Abstract
Rheumatoid arthritis and related arthropathies may produce a wide, confusing range of problems affecting the temporomandibular joint and ultimately the lower face. In order to understand the evolution of therapy for TMJ and facial problems, a general update of overall disease characteristics, current medical therapy, and peripheral joint surgery is presented. This background is integrated into a rationale for treatment of rheumatoid problems affecting the mandible.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 119-125 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1986 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine
- Dentistry(all)