Abstract
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a prevalent rheumatic disease, which can cause severe damage to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and possibly the functions of the stomatognathic system. The aim of yhis study is to evaluate the masticatory function and impact on quality of life in elderly patients with RA with involvement of the TMJ. For this, forty volunteers aged over 60, partially or tota…