Treatment of TMJ Osteoarthritis

Kim, Ji Rak

doi:2023.61.5.358

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 61(5); 2023 > Article

The Journal of The Korean Dental Association 2023;61(5):358-363.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22974/jkda.2023.61.5.003 Published online April 30, 2023.

턱관절 골관절염의 치료

김지락

경북대학교 치과대학 구강내과학교실

Treatment of TMJ Osteoarthritis

Ji Rak Kim

Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University

Correspondence: Ji Rak Kim, Tel: +82-53-600-7324, Fax: +82-53-426-2195,
Email: jirak@knu.ac.kr

Received: 4 January 2023 • Revised: 11 January 2023 • Accepted: 31 March 2023

Abstract

Osteoarthritis (OA) is common disease that can lead to severe pain and dysfunction in any joint, including the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The treatment strategy for TMJ OA aims at reducing pain, preventing the progression of condylar bone destruction, and restoring joint function. Conservative therapy including nonste- roidal anti-inflammatory drugs, occlusal splint, and physical therapy, and arthrocentesis are the most common treatments for TMJ OA. These therapies are effective in most cases in relieving the signs and symptoms.

Key Words: Temporomandibular disorders; Temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis