Chronic periodontitis is a common chronic infectious disease, which can cause the destruction of periodontal support tissue, even the loss of teeth and the disorder of oral and maxillofacial system. Oral and maxillofacial system is the general name of various structures including oral and maxillofacial tissues, such as teeth, temporomandibular joint, masticatory muscles, nerves, etc., which is a functional whole with mutual restriction and coordination. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is an important joint in human body, which plays a crucial role in mandibular movement during chewing, swallowing and speaking [1]. At present, many studies have examined the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in patients with occlusal disorders and dentition defects, and found that these adverse effects would cause structural changes in TMJ. However, there are few studies on TMJ in patients with chronic periodontitis. This paper will review the morphological and structural changes of TMJ in different patients. 

Gulinaizaier Kaisaier, Aierxiding Tuersun, Gulinuer Awuti. Changes of temporomandibular joint on Cone Beam CT. Frontiers in Medical Science Research (2023) Vol. 5, Issue 1: 69-73. https://doi.org/10.25236/FMSR.2023.050113.

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