A systematic review on masticatory muscle activity of temporomandibular joint in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Kaltrina Kryeziu, Mergime Prekazi Loxha, Besim Hajdari, Leminot Salihu, Mjellma Rexhepi, Rrezarta Alihajdaraj, David Stubljar, Andrej Starc · 2025
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Kaltrina Kryeziu and co-authors review what rheumatoid arthritis does to the jaw joint and its chewing muscles in this 2025 paper. The disease inflames joints body-wide, and the jaw is no exception. Jaw trouble can cut deeply into daily life, yet studies of chewing muscle function remain few.
The review gathers evidence on bone change and muscle activity in these patients. Scans show erosion, flattening, and bony spurs in the jaw joint more often than in healthy people. Chewing force and muscle behavior differ as well. The authors synthesize the findings to guide clinical care. They call for more direct study of the chewing muscles themselves.
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| CREATOR | Kaltrina Kryeziu, Mergime Prekazi Loxha, Besim Hajdari, Leminot Salihu, Mjellma Rexhepi, Rrezarta Alihajdaraj, David Stubljar, Andrej Starc |
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| YEAR | 2025 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 35 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |