Clinical Aspects of Treatment of the Temporomandibular Joint in Patients With Complete or Partial Adentia

Goal. To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of an interdisciplinary approach in the treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction in patients with complete or partial adentia. Materials and methods. The study included 11 patients aged 40 to 67 years who were treated at the Medium Clinic in 2022-2024. The diagnosis included muscle palpation, orthopantomography, condylography, and VAS pain assessment. The treatment was carried out using splint therapy, temporary and permanent ceramic restorations, taking into account the individual therapeutic position of the lower jaw. Results. 91% of patients showed a decrease in pain after treatment, including palpation of the chewing muscles and during chewing. The effect persisted in most patients after 1 and 3 years. Conclusions. The interdisciplinary approach, taking into account anatomical and functional features and involving related specialists, has shown high effectiveness in the comprehensive rehabilitation of patients.