A Likert Type Psychometric Scale to Assess the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Function for Evaluation of Quality of Life (QoL) Following Total Joint Replacement Surgeries
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 10
Abstract
There are various scales to assess pain, joint function, diet intake in patients having various temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders such as internal derangements and joint function following ankylosis release and reconstruction. But, there is no standard scale to assess the jaw function, diet intake assessment for patients diagnosed and treated for TMJ ankylosis and reconstructed with total alloplastic joint replacement. This article emphasizes on a proposal of a novel assessment scale to assess jaw function and diet intake in patients treated for TMJ ankylosis and reconstructed using total alloplastic temporomandibular joints. Although, proposed scales may be utilized for the treatment assessment, evaluation and follow-up in other temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs)
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Darpan Bhargava, Dr. RS Neelakandan, Dr. V. Dalsingh, Dr. Yogesh Sharma, Dr. Sivakumar Beena
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