Journal of Clinical Science & Translational Medicine (JCSTM)
ISSN: 2993-8260
Research Article
Temporomandibular Joint Changes in the Setting of Oral Submucous Fibrosis – A Prospective, Case Control Study
Authors:
Ghavat C
,
Bhola N
,
Rajanikanth K
,
Deshpande N
and
Gupta C
Abstract
Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the changes occurring in the bony components of Temporomandibular joint as a sequelae of trismus due to Oral Submucous fibrosis.
Patient & Method: The study population was divided into two groups – Group A – 26 patients who were diagnosed with OSMF and classified according to Aziz et al and Group B – 26 patients who had come for prosthetic rehabilitation and had no restriction of mouth opening. DVT scans of bilateral TM Joint were obtained and the anterior, posterior and superior joint space as well as the articular eminence angle was assessed. The collected data was then subject to statistical analysis using.
Results: There was significant reduction in the total joint space in the Group A as compared to Group B. A steeper angle of articular eminence was noted in the Group A.
Conclusion: The present study revealed statistically high significant reduction in the Temporomandibular joint space of patients suffering from Oral Submucous fibrosis with varying degrees of restriction of mouth opening when compared with subjects who had no restriction of mouth opening. There was also a steeper angle of articular eminence noted which was suggestive of the onset of degenerative changes of the joint.
Keywords: Temporomandibular Joint; Oral Submucous Fibrosis;, Digital Volumetric Tomography
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