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The Diagnostic Role of Ultrasonography in Rheumatic Diseases Affecting the Temporomandibular Joint

Cilt: 11 Sayı: 2 28 Mayıs 2025
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The Diagnostic Role of Ultrasonography in Rheumatic Diseases Affecting the Temporomandibular Joint

Abstract

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are complex and can significantly impact quality of life due to their role in mastication, speech, and facial expressions. Rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus frequently involve the TMJ, complicating diagnosis and management. Conventional imaging techniques like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT), while effective, are limited by high costs, accessibility issues, and, in the case of CT, radiation exposure. Ultrasonography emerges as a cost-effective, non-invasive alternative that provides real-time images of both soft and hard tissue structures, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and patient management. This narrative review synthesizes current knowledge and recent advancements in ultrasonic imaging, comparing its efficacy with conventional methods and discussing its potential in guiding therapeutic strategies. The ability of ultrasonography to visualize dynamic changes and detect early signs of involvement makes it particularly valuable in managing chronic rheumatic conditions. However, the technique's effectiveness depends on the operator's expertise, and there is a need for standardized protocols. This review also underscores the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in the diagnosis and management of TMJ disorders in rheumatic disease patients and suggests directions for future research and clinical practice improvements. The integration of high-resolution ultrasonography could revolutionize the diagnostic landscape, offering a patient-friendly, accurate, and accessible tool for the early detection and ongoing monitoring of TMJ disorders.

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İngilizce

Konular

Ağız, Diş ve Çene Radyolojisi

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Erken Görünüm Tarihi

22 Mayıs 2025

Yayımlanma Tarihi

28 Mayıs 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

25 Nisan 2024

Kabul Tarihi

24 Mayıs 2024

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 11 Sayı: 2

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Vancouver
1.Zeliha Merve Semerci, Sevcihan Günen Yılmaz. The Diagnostic Role of Ultrasonography in Rheumatic Diseases Affecting the Temporomandibular Joint. Akd Tıp D. 01 Mayıs 2025;11(2):314-23. doi:10.53394/akd.1473525