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Assessment of Temporomandibular Joint Degeneration in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound — a comparative study evaluating bone and soft-tissue changes in TMJ using dual imaging modalities.
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https://jocr.co.in/wp/2026/01/assessment-of-temporomandibular-joint-degeneration-in-rheumatoid-arthritis-patients-using-cone-beam-computed-tomography-and-musculoskeletal-ultrasound/
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Dr. Ashwini Dhopte, Dr. Soumya Iranna Dudhani, Dr. Chirag R Vaniya, Dr. Vijay Shankar, Dr. Sumit Bhatt, Dr. Sejal Gupta
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This cross-sectional study evaluated 60 rheumatoid arthritis patients and 30 healthy controls to assess temporomandibular joint (TMJ) degeneration using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS).
The findings revealed that RA patients had significantly higher rates of joint damage, including cortical erosions, osteophyte formation, condylar flattening, and reduced joint space, indicating progressive degeneration.
CBCT proved superior in detecting detailed bony changes, while ultrasound was more effective in identifying soft tissue abnormalities such as synovitis, joint effusion, and vascularity.
Importantzly, the study highlights that combining both imaging modalities provides a more comprehensive and accurate diagnosis, enabling early detection of TMJ involvement—even in asymptomatic patients—and helping prevent irreversible joint damage and functional impairment
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