Zide MF, Carlton DM, Kent JN. Rheumatoid disease and related arthropathies. I. Systemic findings, medical therapy, and peripheral joint surgery.
ORAL SURGERY, ORAL MEDICINE, AND ORAL PATHOLOGY 1986;
61:119-25. [PMID:
3457333 DOI:
10.1016/0030-4220(86)90170-2]
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Abstract
Rheumatoid arthritis and related arthropathies may produce a wide, confusing range of problems affecting the temporomandibular joint and ultimately the lower face. In order to understand the evolution of therapy for TMJ and facial problems, a general update of overall disease characteristics, current medical therapy, and peripheral joint surgery is presented. This background is integrated into a rationale for treatment of rheumatoid problems affecting the mandible.
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