Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2010
A 47-year-old patient complains about limited mobility of her lower jaw in the morning; periodical dull pain in the right temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and general joint stiffness. According to the patient, the stiffness disappears throughout the day after joint "exercising". Objectively: the patient's face is symmetric, mouth opening is limited down to 2,5 cm, there is also joint clicking. Median line deviates to the right by 3-4 mm, palpation of the right articular head is painful. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer options
- Arthrosis of the right TMJ
- Chronic arthritis of the right TMJ
- Right-sided anterior dislocation of mandible
- Fracture of the right condyle of mandible
- Acute serous arthritis of the right TMJ
Correct answer
Arthrosis of the right TMJ
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