Temporomandibular joint disorders

Introduction: Temporomandibular joint disorders

Description of Temporomandibular joint disorders

Temporomandibular joint disorders (medical condition): Conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint (the jaw). See also Jaw conditions:
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Temporomandibular joint disorders: A variety of conditions affecting the anatomic and functional characteristics of the temporomandibular joint. Factors contributing to the complexity of temporomandibular diseases are its relation to dentition and mastication and the symptomatic effects in other areas which account for referred pain to the joint and the difficulties in applying traditional diagnostic procedures to temporomandibular joint pathology where tissue is rarely obtained and x-rays are often inadequate or nonspecific. Common diseases are developmental abnormalities, trauma, subluxation, luxation, arthritis, and neoplasia. (From Thoma's Oral Pathology, 6th ed, pp577-600).
Source: MeSH 2007

Temporomandibular joint disorders as a Disease

Temporomandibular joint disorders: Another name for Jaw conditions (or close medical condition association).
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Temporomandibular joint disorders: Temporomandibular joint disorders is listed as a type of (or associated with) the following medical conditions in our database: Dental conditions, Head Conditions

Causes of Temporomandibular joint disorders

Some of the causes of Temporomandibular joint disorders are included in the list below:

• Jaw injury
• Arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Neurological condition

See full list of 6 causes of Temporomandibular joint disorders (Jaw conditions)

Symptoms of Temporomandibular joint disorders (Jaw conditions)

Some of the symptoms of Temporomandibular joint disorders incude:

• Jaw pain
• Pain on chewing
• Limited jaw movement
• Jaw locking
• Radiating pain - pain radiates to the face, neck, or shoulders

See full list of 13 symptoms of Temporomandibular joint disorders (Jaw conditions)

Treatments for Temporomandibular joint disorders (Jaw conditions)

Treatments for Temporomandibular joint disorders (Jaw conditions) include:

• Relaxation therapy
• Stress-reduction techniques
• Soft foods
• Moist heat packs
• Avoiding extreme jaw movements

See full list of 14 treatments for Temporomandibular joint disorders

Treatment of Temporomandibular joint disorders: For more treatment information about Temporomandibular joint disorders, see treatment of Jaw conditions (Temporomandibular joint disorders)

Temporomandibular joint disorders: Article Excerpts about Jaw conditions

Pain - Hope Through Research: NINDS (Excerpt)

Temporomandibular disorders are conditions in which the temporomandibular joint (the jaw) is damaged and/or the muscles used for chewing and talking become stressed, causing pain. The condition may be the result of a number of factors, such as an injury to the jaw or joint misalignment, and may give rise to a variety of symptoms, most commonly pain in the jaw, face, and/or neck muscles. Physicians reach a diagnosis by listening to the patient's description of the symptoms and by performing a simple examination of the facial muscles and the temporomandibular joint. (Source: excerpt from Pain - Hope Through Research: NINDS)

TMD-TMJ (Jaw Disorders): NWHIC (Excerpt)

TMD, or temporomandibular disorders, are a group of conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and the muscles involved in chewing. These disorders occur more frequently in women than men, and it has been estimated that approximately 10 million women in the USA suffer from chronic face or jaw joint pain. There are many possible causes of these disorders, and diagnosis can be confusing and difficult. Treatment is usually conservative and reversible, and may require many different medical specialists. Occasionally injections and surgery are necessary for chronic pain and disability. (Source: excerpt from TMD-TMJ (Jaw Disorders): NWHIC)

Terms associated with Temporomandibular joint disorders:

Terms Similar to Temporomandibular joint disorders:

• TMJ Disorders

Source - MeSH 2007

More specific terms for Temporomandibular joint disorders:

• Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome

Source - MeSH 2007

Broader terms for Temporomandibular joint disorders

• Craniomandibular Disorders
• Joint Diseases

Source - MeSH 2007

Hierarchical classifications of Temporomandibular joint disorders

The following list attempts to classify Temporomandibular joint disorders into categories where each line is subset of the next.

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Musculoskeletal Diseases
  • Jaw Diseases
    • Mandibular Diseases
      • Craniomandibular Disorders
        • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Musculoskeletal Diseases
  • Joint Diseases
    • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Musculoskeletal Diseases
  • Muscular Diseases
    • Craniomandibular Disorders
      • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Stomatognathic Diseases
  • Jaw Diseases
    • Mandibular Diseases
      • Craniomandibular Disorders
        • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Stomatognathic Diseases
  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

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