Deficient cytokine control modulates temporomandibular joint pain in rheumatoid arthritis

This study indicates that TMJ pain on palpation in patients with RA is related to a deficiency in local cytokine control that contributes to increased inflammatory activity, including sensitization to mechanical stimuli over the TMJ.

Source: European Journal of Oral Sciences - May 26, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Neveen Ahmed, Anca I. Catrina, Ahmed O. Alyamani, Hamid Mustafa, Per Alstergren Tags: Original Article Source Type: research