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General characteristics of the examined temporomandibular joints regarding the type and the number of diagnosed osteoarthritic changes.
| Osteoarthritic Change | Number of TMJs (%) |
|---|---|
| Subcortical sclerosis | 70 (33.3%) |
| Osteophyte | 57 (27.1%) |
| Subcortical cyst | 23 (11.0%) |
| Surface erosion | 88 (41.9%) |
| Articular surface flattening | 189 (90.0%) |
| Generalized sclerosis | 2 (1.0%) |
| None | 14 (6.7%) |
