Study Finds Strong Association Between Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Temporomandibular Joint Disorders in Dental Patients

Posted: December 9, 2024
A SWEREG-TMD registry-based study reveals that craniomaxillofacial trauma significantly increases the risk of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJD) and work disability in patients. Mandibular fractures show the strongest association with TMJD development. Patients with a history of CMF trauma experience an increased number of days on work disability. These findings highlight the impact of CMF trauma on TMJD development and work disability outcomes in dental patients.

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