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| Tmj or Temporomandibular joint disorder |
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| TMJ stands for Temporomandibular
joint. It is the proper name for the jaw joint. The name is derived from the
two bones which form the joint: the Mandible which is the lower jaw bone, and
the Temporal bone which is the upper. The most unique feature of the TMJ’s is
the articular disk. It is a piece of cartilage (like the firm but flexible part
of the ear) which is positioned between the two bones that form the joint. The
TMJ’s are the only joints in the human body to have such a structure.
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This term is used to refer a general group of problems involving the TMJ’s and
the muscles, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, and other tissues associated
with them. Some doctors might include the neck, the back and even the whole
body in describing problems with the TMJ’s.
The temporomandibular joint is the hinge joint that connects the lower jaw
(mandible) to the temporal bone of the skull, which is immediately in front of
the ear on each side of your head. The joints are flexible, allowing the jaw to
move smoothly up and down and side to side and enabling you to talk, chew, and
yawn. Muscles attached to and surrounding the jaw joint control the position
and movement of the jaw.
A dentist can help identify the source of the pain with a thorough exam and
appropriate x-rays. Often, it's a sinus, toothache or an early stage of
periodontal disease. But for some pain, the cause is not so easily diagnosed.
The pain could be related to the facial muscles, the jaw or temporomandibular
joint, located in the front of the ear. Treatments for this pain may include
stress reducing exercises, muscle relaxants, or wearing a mouth protector to
prevent teeth grinding.
The symptoms of TMJ, which affect millions of adults and children, can
gradually appear with no apparent, specific cause. They also can occur after a
trauma, such as a traffic accident or a blow to the face. Even subtle repeated
traumas, like clenching the teeth or excessive gum chewing, nail biting or
cradling a phone between your shoulder and the side of your head can cause TMJ.
These conditions can also be caused by a bad bite (dental malocclusion), which
is not synchronized with healthy muscle and joint function. Systemic diseases
and developmental abnormalities also can cause TMJ.
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