Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2008
A 37-year-old patient was diagnosed with arthrosis of mandibulotemporal joint. During auscultation the doctor heard pathological rustle in the area of the joint, namely "clicking"that was caused by a load. What is the mechanism of this pathological rustle?
Answer options
- Friction of bone surfaces in the joint
- Calcification of mandibulotemporal joint disc
- Asynchronous movement of disc and articulation head
- Inflammation of cartilaginous tissue of the disc
- Loosening of mandibulotemporal joint ligaments
Correct answer
Asynchronous movement of disc and articulation head
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