Osteoarthritis of Temporomandibular Joints in a Female Patient: Diagnosis and Treatment: Case Report
Abstract
The human body has been susceptible to microorganisms, pathogens, and many diseases, since the evolution of mankind. Various factors influence changes in the body including age, sex, immunity, nutritional factors, etc. Any disease can affect any part of the body or the whole body. One such disease is osteoarthritis. It causes degenerative changes in joints of the body leading to a decrease in flexibility and movement of the joints. This article reviews a case of osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint, which was unforeseen diagnosed in a female patient during a routine examination.
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