Synonym Wear and tear of the temporomandibular joint Introduction Jaw joint arthrosis is one of the most common diseases occurring in the oral cavity in Germany. In Germany alone, according to extensive studies, it is assumed that approximately 10 million patients suffer from temporomandibular joint arthrosis, either permanently or at least temporarily. Temporomandibular joint arthrosis … TMJ Arthrosis
Causes The causes of temporomandibular joint arthrosis can be manifold. In many affected patients, the loss of molars over a long period of time leads to changes in the bone structure and the development of temporomandibular joint arthrosis. The basis of this phenomenon is the fact that the “normal” load patterns of the bone sections … Causes | TMJ Arthrosis
Diagnosis of temporomandibular joint arthrosis The diagnosis of temporomandibular joint arthrosis takes place primarily at the level of imaging procedures. This means that in order to make a reliable assessment of the joint condition, an x-ray must be taken, which must provide a complete image of the jaw and the teeth embedded in it, as … Diagnosis of temporomandibular joint arthrosis | TMJ Arthrosis
