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Ultrasound assessment of temporomandibular disorders: comparative analysis between inflammatory and degenerative patterns in rheumatic and non-rheumatic patients

  • By

  • Beatrice Maranini

  • Stefano Mandrioli

  • Giovanni Ciancio

  • Fabio Fabbian

  • Tommaso Bianchi

  • Manlio Galiè

  • Marcello Govoni

  • December 18, 2025

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    Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) affect the temporomandibular joint and are a leading cause of non-dental orofacial pain globally.

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    TMJ involvement is significant in autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases, often detectable by imaging despite being clinically silent.

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    Musculoskeletal ultrasound (US) is a non-invasive alternative to MRI for assessing TMJ inflammation and degenerative changes.

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    This study aims to evaluate TMJ US's ability to distinguish inflammatory from degenerative alterations across various patient populations.

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    The study includes a structured clinical assessment and imaging evaluation to inform personalized management strategies for TMD.

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Ultrasound assessment of temporomandibular disorders: comparative analysis between inflammatory and degenerative patterns in rheumatic and non-rheumatic patients

  • by Beatrice Maranini, Stefano Mandrioli, Giovanni Ciancio, Fabio Fabbian, Tommaso Bianchi, Manlio Galiè, Marcello Govoni

  • December 18, 2025

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