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A 57-year-old man complains of pain and creaking in his right temporomandibular joint when eating. In the evening the signs diminish. The pain is observed for the last 2-3 years. Objectively the face is symmetrical, mouth opening is reduced to 2.5 cm. Molars are missing on both jaws. X-ray shows deformed articular surfaces of the right temporomandibular joint. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Answer options

  1. Pain dysfunction syndrome of the right temporomandibular joint
  2. Ankylosis of the right temporomandibular joint
  3. Arthrosis of the right temporomandibular joint
  4. Acute arthritis of the right temporomandibular joint
  5. Contracture of the right temporomandibular joint
Correct answer

Arthrosis of the right temporomandibular joint

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