Overview
With this pilot study, the acute side effects and potential pain relieve after radiotherapy (RT) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are prospectively recorded.
For this purpose, the symptoms of the jaw joint arthrosis/arthritis are recorded using a symptom-oriented questionnaire and the numeric rating scale for pain assessment.
Furthermore, it is examined whether the irradiation is feasible.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- TMJ arthritis
- diagnosed by a surgeon for oral and maxillofacial surgery or a dentist
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous irradiation in the TMJ area
- Age below 50 years