Christopher Schmidt, Rudolf Reich, Bernd Koos, Taila Ertel, Marcus Oliver Ahlers, Martin Arbogast, Ima Feurer, Mario Habermann-Krebs, Tim Hilgenfeld, Christian Hirsch, Boris Hügle, Thekla von Kalle, Johannes Kleinheinz, Andreas Kolk, Peter Ottl, Christoph Pautke, Merle Riechmann, Andreas Schön, Linda Skroch, Marcus Teschke, Wolfgang Wuest, Andreas Neff
INTRODUCTION: Due to potentially severe sequelae (impaired growth, condylar resorption, and ankylosis) early diagnosis of chronic rheumatic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and timely onset of therapy are essential. AIM: Owing to very limited evidence the aim of the study was to identify and discuss controversial topics in the guideline development to promote further focused research. METHODS: Through a systematic literature search, 394 out of 3771 publications were included in a German interdisciplinary guideline draft...
March 22, 2022: Journal of Clinical Medicine