Sole radiographic expression of rheumatoid arthritis in the temporomandibular joints: a case report

Delantoni, Antigoni; Spyropoulou, Effie; Chatzigiannis, John; Papademitriou, Pinelopi

doi:10.1016/j.tripleo.2005.12.024

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“…Rarely acute injury, surgeries, and trauma are known to initiate RA. [ 1 3 ] In the present case, there was no associated family history.…”

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“…Rheumatoid arthritis is systemic inflammatory disease manifesting the synovial membrane of diarthroidal joints. [ 3 ] Systemic weight loss, fever, and fatigue may be the first presentation of RA. [ 1 4 ] The clinical course of RA may vary from mild joint discomfort of short duration to chronic polyarthritis, pain and gross deformity of joints.…”

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“…Most studies indicate that more than 50% of RA patients clinically exhibit TMJ involvement. [ 3 5 ] This wide range might be due to different examinations performed, patient's selection, and the use of different criteria for classifying joint involvement. [ 6 7 ]…”

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“…[ 1 ] The prevalence of RA is 1% worldwide, affecting women more commonly then men in 3:1 ratio and age range between 35 and 45 years. [ 2 3 ] Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is seldom joint to be affected first in the disease course. [ 3 4 ] The disease is associated with many clinical signs and symptoms of which pain is a major problem.…”

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“…[ 2 3 ] Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is seldom joint to be affected first in the disease course. [ 3 4 ] The disease is associated with many clinical signs and symptoms of which pain is a major problem. Limited movements, gelling (joint stiffness), and muscle spasm are also present in the later stages.…”

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Rheumatoid arthritis affecting temporomandibular joint

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic, autoimmune inflammatory disorder that is characterized by joint inflammation, erosive properties and symmetric multiple joint involvement. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is very rare to be affected in the early phase of the disease, thus posing diagnostic challenges for the dentist. Conventional radiographs fail to show the early lesions due to its limitations. More recently cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has been found to diagnose the early degenerative changes of TMJ and hence aid in the diagnosis of the lesions more accurately. Our case highlights the involvement of TMJ in RA and the role of advanced imaging (CBCT) in diagnosing the bony changes in the early phase of the disease.

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“…Rarely acute injury, surgeries, and trauma are known to initiate RA. [ 1 3 ] In the present case, there was no associated family history.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 58%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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2015

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The Prevalence of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Adults Presenting with Temporomandibular Disorders Associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are the most frequent non-dental orofacial pain disorders and may be associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), resulting in oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD). However, clinicians' understanding of involvement with OD caused by RA-related TMDs is limited and the methodological quality of research in this field has been criticised. Therefore, the aim of this study was to systematically review the prevalence of oral preparatory and oral stage signs and symptoms of OD in adults presenting with TMDs associated with RA. A systematic review of the literature was completed. The following electronic databases were searched from inception to February 2016, with no date/language restriction: EMBASE, PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, Elsevier Scopus, Science Direct, AMED, The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses A & I. Grey literature and reference lists of the included studies were also searched. Studies reporting the frequency of OD in adults presenting with TMD and RA were included. Study eligibility and quality were assessed by three independent reviewers. Methodological quality was assessed using the Down's and Black tool. The search yielded 19 eligible studies. Typical difficulties experienced by RA patients included impaired swallowing (24.63%), impaired masticatory ability (30.69%), masticatory pain (35.58%), and masticatory fatigue (21.26%). No eligible studies reported figures relating to the prevalence of weight loss. Eligible studies were deemed on average to be of moderate quality. Study limitations included the small number of studies which met the inclusion criteria and the limited amount of studies utilising objective assessments. Valid and reliable prospective research is urgently required to address the assessment and treatment of swallowing difficulties in RA as TMJ involvement may produce signs and symptoms of OD.

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Sole radiographic expression of rheumatoid arthritis in the temporomandibular joints: a case report

Cited by 19 publications

References 14 publications

Rheumatoid arthritis affecting temporomandibular joint

Rheumatoid arthritis affecting temporomandibular joint

Pathologie van het kaakgewricht

The Prevalence of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Adults Presenting with Temporomandibular Disorders Associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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