Temporomandibular joint dysfunction

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Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (pronunciation: tem-puh-ro-man-dib-yuh-ler) is a medical condition affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which connects the jawbone to the skull. The etymology of the term is derived from the Latin words tempus meaning "temple", mandibula meaning "jaw", and dysfunction meaning "abnormal function".

Symptoms

Symptoms of temporomandibular joint dysfunction include pain or discomfort in the jaw, earache, difficulty chewing or discomfort while chewing, facial pain, and locking of the joint, making it difficult to open or close the mouth.

Causes

The exact cause of a person's TMJ disorder is often difficult to determine. Your pain may be due to a combination of factors, such as genetics, arthritis or jaw injury. Some people who have jaw pain also tend to clench or grind their teeth, although many people habitually clench or grind their teeth and never develop TMJ disorders.

Treatment

Treatment for temporomandibular joint dysfunction typically involves a combination of physiotherapy, pain management, and in some cases, surgery. Lifestyle changes, such as stress management and diet modification, may also be recommended.

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