Diagnóstico e tratamento conservador de osteoartrite da articulação temporomandibular com agentes condroprotetores em paciente submetido a cirurgia ortognática – proposta de protocolo de acompanhamento ilustrada com relato de caso e revisão sistematizada da literatura sobre alterações degenerativas em atm decorrentes de cirurgia ortognática

Abstract

Temporomandibular joint ostearthritis is a degenerative disease characterized by pain and loss of functionality with a significant impact on quality of life. In addition, it requires long-term management and monitoring. As it is a disease whose etiology is multifactorial and the course of the disease is long, we proposed a diagnostic and monitoring protocol that includes conducting clinical and imaging assessments and measuring quality of life. The literature presents several non-invasive alternatives for the treatment of OAATM such as the use of chondroprotective agents, in this scenario, to illustrate the use of the protocol, we report the case of a patient who underwent orthognathic surgery with a degenerative process established in ATM.