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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

  1. Arthrosis of the right TMJ
  2. Chronic arthritis of the right TMJ
  3. Right-sided anterior dislocation of mandible
  4. Fracture of the right condyle of mandible
  5. Acute serous arthritis of the right TMJ
Correct answer

Arthrosis of the right TMJ

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