Influence of Ultrasound Examination on Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders
Background: Disorders of the masticatory muscles and temporomandibular joints as well as the surrounding craniofacial structures are called temporomandibular disorders. These are dental diseases affecting an increasing number of people with a multifactorial etiology. Noninvasive ultrasonography imag...
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| description | Background: Disorders of the masticatory muscles and temporomandibular joints as well as the surrounding craniofacial structures are called temporomandibular disorders. These are dental diseases affecting an increasing number of people with a multifactorial etiology. Noninvasive ultrasonography imaging of temporomandibular joints was performed to obtain more detailed information on joint pathologies. Material and Methods: The aim of the study was to assess the influence of ultrasound examinations of the temporomandibular joints on the diagnosis and treatment planning in patients with temporomandibular disorders. The study included 110 patients examined with the use of the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders questionnaire, axis I and II, after which the initial treatment plan was created. All patients underwent an ultrasound examination of the temporomandibular joints. Results: The results reveal numerous morphological changes within the joint structures in all treatment groups. Comparative statistical analyses of symptoms were performed between study groups. Conclusions: The number of pathologies in the myofascial pain group was much higher than expected and required introduction of additional treatment procedures. Further studies confirming these results and the effectiveness of ultrasound diagnostic of temporomandibular disorders are recommended. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c8727df2fd574a37ad3af586aed154d72023-11-23T23:12:16ZengMDPI AGJournal of Clinical Medicine2077-03832022-02-01115120210.3390/jcm11051202Influence of Ultrasound Examination on Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular DisordersMałgorzata Pihut0Andrzej Gala1Rafał Obuchowicz2Karolina Chmura3Prosthodontic Department, Dental Institute, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 30-663 Krakow, PolandProsthodontic Department, Dental Institute, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 30-663 Krakow, PolandDepartment of Diagnostic Imaging, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 30-663 Krakow, PolandProsthodontic Department, Dental Institute, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 30-663 Krakow, PolandBackground: Disorders of the masticatory muscles and temporomandibular joints as well as the surrounding craniofacial structures are called temporomandibular disorders. These are dental diseases affecting an increasing number of people with a multifactorial etiology. Noninvasive ultrasonography imaging of temporomandibular joints was performed to obtain more detailed information on joint pathologies. Material and Methods: The aim of the study was to assess the influence of ultrasound examinations of the temporomandibular joints on the diagnosis and treatment planning in patients with temporomandibular disorders. The study included 110 patients examined with the use of the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders questionnaire, axis I and II, after which the initial treatment plan was created. All patients underwent an ultrasound examination of the temporomandibular joints. Results: The results reveal numerous morphological changes within the joint structures in all treatment groups. Comparative statistical analyses of symptoms were performed between study groups. Conclusions: The number of pathologies in the myofascial pain group was much higher than expected and required introduction of additional treatment procedures. Further studies confirming these results and the effectiveness of ultrasound diagnostic of temporomandibular disorders are recommended.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/5/1202temporomandibular disordersultrasoundtherapy |
| spellingShingle | Małgorzata Pihut Andrzej Gala Rafał Obuchowicz Karolina Chmura Influence of Ultrasound Examination on Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders Journal of Clinical Medicine temporomandibular disorders ultrasound therapy |
| title | Influence of Ultrasound Examination on Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders |
| title_full | Influence of Ultrasound Examination on Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders |
| title_fullStr | Influence of Ultrasound Examination on Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders |
| title_full_unstemmed | Influence of Ultrasound Examination on Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders |
| title_short | Influence of Ultrasound Examination on Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders |
| title_sort | influence of ultrasound examination on diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular disorders |
| topic | temporomandibular disorders ultrasound therapy |
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