Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2009
A 50-year-old patient complains about pain in the region of the left temporomandibular joint (TMJ) during mouth opening. Dental formula is 14, 13, 12,11, 21, 22, 23, 24, 33, 32, 31, 41, 42, 43, 44. While opening the mouth the lower jaw moves in a zigzag manner towards the affected joint. What pathological condition are these symptoms typical for?
Answer options
- Deforming arthrosis of TMJ
- Musculoarticular dysfunction
- Chronic arthritis of TMJ
- Sclerosing arthrosis of TMJ
- Habitual TMJ dislocation
Correct answer
Musculoarticular dysfunction
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