20.500.12556/RUL-176948 A systematic review on masticatory muscle activity of temporomandibular joint in patients with rheumatoid arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disorder characterized by chronic inflammation, primarily targeting joints. When it affects the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), it can significantly diminish the quality of life for individuals. Despite the increasing recognition of disorders involving TMJ and the importance of the stomatognathic system, there is a limited number of studies on masticatory muscle activity of TMJ in patients with RA and the changes in the function of these keychewing muscles. The objective of this study was to conduct a comprehensive systematic review of existing evidence concerning the functioning of major chewing muscles in patients with RA, specifically focusing on parameters such as chewing force. Findings from existing research indicate that RA patients exhibit higher prevalence of bone changes in the TMJ, including erosion, flattening, sclerosis, and osteophytes. These alterations are typically diagnosed through cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Results demonstrate that individuals with RA are more likely to experience bone changes in TMJ structures compared to those without RA. By synthesizing available data, this review aims to provide insights that can inform clinical management strategies and potentially improve outcomes for patients grappling with RA-related TMJ involvement. This article aims to review TMJ disorder in RA patients. masticatory muscles quality of life rheumatoid arthritis systematic review temporomandibular joint true false true Angleški jezik Ni določen Članek v reviji 2025-12-16 11:57:33 2025-12-16 11:57:34 2025-12-26 03:53:34 0000-00-00 00:00:00 2025 0 0 Str. 625-633 Vol. 84 2025 0000-00-00 Zaloznikova Objavljeno NiDoloceno 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 2025-01-01 616.7 1502-3850 10.2340/aos.v84.44959 261645571 AOS44959.pdf AOS44959.pdf 1 C4F08502FD3D7243FD6D8ED2086A0BA5 0cab1b1d938d52c2acbb77fd1fbbbcc6705df343e6a33e09fc0e012da9cfed06 cf87ab63-da6d-11f0-9328-0050569b8976 https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=223785 https://medicaljournalssweden.se/actaodontologica/article/view/44959 1 98911926-da6d-11f0-9328-0050569b8976 https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=223784 Zdravstvena fakulteta 0 0 0