Oral health-related quality of life in patients with osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint-Results of a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this systematic review was to assess the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

Methods

This systematic literature search applied the search terms "oral health-related quality of life AND osteoarthritis of jaw OR arthritis of temporomandibular joint AND oral health-related quality of life" in PubMed, Medline, Web of Science and Scopus. Eligibility criteria were publication until 31 August 2021, examination of children or adults with OA of TMJ, reporting of any OHRQoL measurement and a full text in English language. Two different, independent and experienced reviewers performed this systematic literature search. The analysis of respective data was qualitative. For quality ap

SUBMITTER: Ning W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9826075 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature