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- The primary NIH organization for research on Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction is the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
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Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
Also called: Temporomandibular disorders, TMD, TMJ syndrome
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jaw to the side of your head. When it works well, it enables you to talk, chew and yawn. For people with TMJ dysfunction, problems with the joint and muscles around it may cause
- Pain that travels through the face, jaw or neck
- Stiff jaw muscles
- Limited movement or locking of the jaw
- Painful clicking or popping in the jaw
- A change in the way the upper and lower teeth fit together
Jaw pain may go away with little or no treatment. Treatment may include simple things you can do yourself, such as eating soft foods or applying ice packs. It may also include pain medicines or devices to insert in your mouth. In rare cases, you might need surgery.
NIH: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
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Overviews
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorder(Academy of General Dentistry)
- TMJ(American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery)
- TMJ Disorders(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
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Diagnosis/Symptoms
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Jaw Pain
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- Panoramic Dental X-ray(American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America)
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- Tooth Problems(American Academy of Family Physicians)
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Jaw Pain
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Treatment
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Less Is Often Best in Treating TMJ Disorders(National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
- Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders(Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine)
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Less Is Often Best in Treating TMJ Disorders
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Related Issues
- Bruxism/Teeth Grinding(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Orofacial Pain(Academy of General Dentistry)
- TMJ - Another Cause of Headache and Facial Pain(National Headache Foundation)
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Tutorials
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders(Patient Education Institute)
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Anatomy/Physiology
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Temporomandibular Joint, Closed(National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
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Temporomandibular Joint, Open(National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
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Temporomandibular Joint, Closed
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Clinical Trials
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Temporomandibular Joint Disorders(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
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Research
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Study Evaluates Risk Factors for Chronic Temporomandibular Joint and Muscle Disorders(National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
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Study Evaluates Risk Factors for Chronic Temporomandibular Joint and Muscle Disorders
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Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
- Article: Approaching temporomandibular disorders from a new direction: a randomized controlled...
- Article: The relationship between temporomandibular joint ankylosis and condylar fractures.
- Article: Does hypoxia-reperfusion injury occur in osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint?
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- Find an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon(American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons)
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MedlinePlus Magazine
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Teenagers
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