TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT OSTEOARTHRITIS:A TOPIC REVIEW
Journal Title: IDA Ludhiana's Journal - Le Dentistry - Year 2017, Vol 1, Issue 2
Abstract
Degenerative joint disease (DJD), a common osteoarthritic problem encountered in clinical practice resulting in altered joint structure due to degradation and loss of articular cartilage.The etiopathogenesis of osteoarthritis is associated with multiple risk factors. The condition progresses slowly through different phases with periods of remission and activity finally reaching the burnout phase. Conservative management forms the cornerstone for the treatment of most of these cases.
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Neha Thakur, Shekhar Kapoor
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