Morphological changes in temporomandibular joint architecture in patients with temporomandibular disorders: systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The review involves the assessment of morphological variations in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and its associated structures in patients with temporomandibular disorder.

Introduction

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are debilitating conditions that affect the TMJ complex, surrounding musculature and osseous components. Studies have reported that TMD result from morphological alterations in TMJ. These alterations can be efficiently studied using three-dimensional imaging. This review will summarise the morphological changes in TMJ and associated structures based on studies with three-dimensional imaging in patients with TMD.

Inclusion criteria

The systematic review will include studies with adult subjects with any one symptom of TMD and those studies th

SUBMITTER: Kadekuzhi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11404256 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature