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Normal morphology of the temporomandibular joint soft-tissue (literature review)

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The aim of this review is to examine current concepts regarding the morphological characteristics of the soft tissue components of the adult human temporomandibular joint (TMJ) under normal conditions. A literature search was conducted in the scientific electronic library eLibrary and the international electronic databases PubMed, MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and ResearchGate. Forty-four scientific publications with a publication date not exceeding 15 years were selected for detailed analysis. The article provides a description of the anatomy, histological structure and biochemical composition of the soft tissue elements of the temporomandibular joint: the articular capsule, articular disc, synovial fluid, capsular ligaments and retrodiscal tissues.

Source: Clinical Dentistry (Russia)

DOI: 10.37988/1811-153x_2025_3_151

Authors: I.S. Naidanova, E.A. Bulycheva, A.G. Bystrov, Yu.A. Bystrova, D.S. Bulycheva, E.S. Taskina, I.A. Kirillov

Institutions: Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State University, Saint-Petersburg Medico-Social Institute, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Chita State Academy of Medicine, Center for Innovative Public Health Research

Language: English

Topic: Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Subfield: Complementary and Manual Therapy

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4414453941

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