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Zheng H, Shi L, Lu H, Liu Z, Yu M, Wang Y, Wang H. Influence of edentulism on the structure and function of temporomandibular joint. Heliyon 2023; 9:e20307. [PMID: 37829806 PMCID: PMC10565695 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023] Open
Abstract
Background With the acceleration of the aging process of the population, the number of edentulous patients continuously increased. Edentulism induces the loss of occlusal relationship and cause adverse effects on the stomatognathic system. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ), as a significant component of this system, may also be affected by edentulism in the process of supporting mandibular movement. Purpose Provide a comprehensive review of the structure and function of TMJ in the edentulous population, as well as the prevalence of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) in edentulous group. Study selection An electronic search was conducted on articles prior to December 2022 to filter all papers relevant to the structure and function of TMJ in edentulous population. The internet databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase) were searched using various combinations of keywords for "edentulism" or "edentulous" and "TMJ" or "TMD". Results Firstly, 522 articles were selected from the internet database, and finally, a total of 44 articles met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The research content of these articles mainly focuses on the structure and function of TMJ in edentulous patients, as well as the clinical signs and symptoms of TMD. Conclusions Edentulous arch induces the loss of occlusal relationship, which may lead to degenerative changes of TMJ components consisting of changes in morphology and bone mass density of condyle, articular fossa, and articular eminence. In addition, the condyle could be shifted backward and upward, and displacement of the articular disc may occur after dentition loss. And the condyle and the articular disc may be guided back to the normal position after effective prosthodontic treatment. But the conclusions of the study on the function of TMJ and the prevalence of TMD in edentulous people are inconsistent. The condition of TMJ, especially the position of condyle-fossa and the symptoms and signs of TMD should not be ignored. If necessary, radiographic examinations should be performed.
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- Huiyun Zheng
- Department of Oral Implantology, Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Qiutao North Road 166, Hangzhou 310020, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Qiutao North Road 166, Hangzhou 310020, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Qiutao North Road 166, Hangzhou 310020, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Qiutao North Road 166, Hangzhou 310020, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Qiutao North Road 166, Hangzhou 310020, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Qiutao North Road 166, Hangzhou 310020, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Qiutao North Road 166, Hangzhou 310020, China
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Benigno MI, Azeredo RA, Lemos JL, König Júnior B, Liberti EA. The structure of the bilaminar zone in the human temporomandibular joint: a light and scanning electron microscopy study in young and elderly subjects. J Oral Rehabil 2001; 28:113-9. [PMID: 11298258 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2842.2001.00683.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The bilaminar zone (BZ) in the human temporomandibular joint (TMJ) of toothed adults (GI) and toothless, elderly humans (GII) were analysed using light and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). In both groups the BZ consists of an upper and a lower stratum of connective tissue separated by a vascularized middle region. The superior stratum contains bundles of collagen fibres disposed in different directions. The fibres are fairly thick and transversely oriented immediately posterior to the TMJ disc. The initial part of the inferior stratum contains curved bundles of collagen fibres oriented anterio-posteriorly. From the middle to the posterior part of the inferior stratum, the fibres are right-aligned in GI and clearly sinuous in nature in GII. In both groups, the middle and posterior portions of the middle region are distinguished by the presence of vessels and vascular spaces. Loosely arranged connective and adipose tissues are also evident. The vascular spaces are wider in GII than in GI. The predominance of type I collagen fibres is clear in all regions of the BZ in both groups. The elastic fibres lie parallel to the collagen fibres in both groups and they are thicker and more abundant in GI, apparently decreasing in GII.
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- M I Benigno
- Department of Morphology, Federal University of Piauí, Brazil
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