Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are relatively common, but their pathophysiology is not fully understood. Research has demonstrated the presence of reactive oxidative radical species and various inflammatory mediators in TMJ…
Synovial Chondromatosis of a joint is a benign condition of unknown aetiology. It is characterised by the presence of loose body in the articular space. It commonly affects larger joints…
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the inflammatory cytokine profile in the synovial fluid (SF) of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in patients with synovial chondromatosis (SC). Patients and methods: Ten patients…
Synovial chondromatosis (SC) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is an uncommon benign entity characterized by the formation of calcified loose bodies within the joint. The standard treatment is arthrotomy of…
Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of TMJ pain and bone status on the activities of daily living (ADL). Material and methods: The study included…
Introduction: Haemoglobin sickle-beta thalassemia (HbS/β-thalassemia) is a rare variant of sickle cell disease (SCD) occurring when both HbS and β-thalassemia genes are inherited. The severity of the condition depends on…
Introduction: Sickle-cell disease (SCD) is characterised by episodes of acute self-limiting pain due to vaso-occlusion. Around two-thirds of SCD patients are HbSS homozygotes whilst most of the remainder have HbSC…
TMJ ankylosis as a complication of infection is a known but extremely rare presentation, with scientific literature reporting very few published cases. Septic arthritis infections occurring in a neonate with…
Introduction: Many of temporomandibular joint disorders patients are managed with non-surgical therapies, but some patients require surgical TMJ repair or reconstruction. Reconstruction is indicated when the joint is severely damaged….
Condylar hyperplasia is considered a rare pathology which is characterized by progressive facial asymmetry, defined as a non-neoplastic growth which affects both size and morphology of the mandibular condyle. With…
