Results of the analysis of clinical symptoms and functionography of patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction before and after treatment

Aim: to analyze clinical symptoms and changes in mandibular movements in individuals with temporomandibular joint dysfunction and to evaluate the effectiveness of follow-up care after treatment. Material and methods. The study included 60 individuals diagnosed with temporomandibular joint dysfunction, divided into two groups. Patients in the first group underwent follow-up care after treatment at 3, 6, and 12 months, while those in the second group returned for examination 12 months after treatment. The control group consisted of 30 individuals. The clinical study was conducted using the methodology proposed by us. Jaw movement tracking was also performed, recording parameters for all individuals who participated in the study. Results. All patients showed significant changes after treatment, but the first follow-up group demonstrated better results 12 months after treatment. No significant correlation between the Gothic angle values and the severity of clinical manifestations was found. Conclusion. Temporomandibular joint dysfunction is associated with a wide range of symptoms, and the introduction of post-treatment follow-up monitoring of patients leads to stable results and early symptom resolution.