What is temporomandibular joint disorder?
Temporomandibular joint
The natural human skull has 2 Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) It connects the skull to the lower jaw bone and allows the mouth to open and close.. The TMJ is a gliding joint covered by fibrous connective tissue and enclosed within a fibrous capsule.. Temporomandibular joint disorder is related to this joint.
What is temporomandibular joint disorder?
The term temporomandibular joint disorder is an umbrella term for a group of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular problems that involve the temporomandibular joint, muscles of mastication, and all associated structures..
Temporomandibular disorders are usually multifactorial in origin, but most are related to problems with the masticatory muscles and ligaments of the temporomandibular joint or internal disorders in the joints themselves.. Excessive joint movement can also contribute to this condition.
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How does temporomandibular joint disorder occur?
this illness 15 until the 20 It affects the percentage of adults and its highest occurrence in the age group 20 until the 40 It is a year old. This complication is more common in women. Temporomandibular joint disorder is multifactorial and includes causes biological, environmental, social, emotional and cognitive will be.
The following are common causes of this complication:
- Erosion of the disc or its removal from the correct position
- Surgery such as dental implants
- Joint cartilage damage due to arthritis or trauma
- Habits like teeth grinding
- Grinding or clenching teeth while sleeping
- Some autoimmune diseases
- infection
Some studies show that temporomandibular joint disorder may be related to female hormones. For this reason, the disorder is more common in women.
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