Temporomandibular disorders in immune-mediated rheumatic diseases of the adult: A systematic review

TMDs in IMRDs display a significant relevance in the rheumatological clinical practice even if often misdiagnosed. This burden is epidemiologically important in terms of PROs and clinical findings which correlate with disease activity in RA, SpA, SSc and SLE. The early recognition and multidisciplinary management of TMDs is warranted and should be aimed at hindering the TMJ structural damage maximizing the quality of life of patients.