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The TMJ should be classified as a ball and socket joint , as the ball of the condylar head fits into the Glenoid fossa at the base of the skull. This allows for the rotation as well as the lateral movements of the mandible .
no, it is a hinge joint
Basically, yes but it a lot more complex then a simple hinge joint, to give it it's proper name it is known as a temporomandibular joint, bit of a mouthful that.
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It's a modified hinge that contains articular disc.
synarthrosis
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoTemporal bone (tempor/o)
Mandible (mandibul/o)
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∙ 13y agoPain and other symptoms affecting the head, jaw, and face that are caused when the jaw joints and muscles controlling them don't work together correctly
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∙ 10y agoThe temporomandibular joint is located in the joint of the jaw, commonly referred to as TMJ because temporomandibular is quite a long word. There is an articular disc in the TMJ.
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What are temporomandibular joint dysfunction?
arthritis of the joint
What has the author Mark H Friedman written?
Mark H. Friedman has written: 'Temporomandibular joint disorders' -- subject(s): Diagnosis, Diseases, Temporomandibular Joint Diseases, Temporomandibular joint, Therapy
What is temporomandibular joint disorder?
Temporomandibular joint disorder-- Inflammation, irritation, and pain of the jaw caused by improper opening and closing of the temporomandibular joint. Other symptoms include clicking of the jaw and a limited range of motion.
Can you get arthritis in your face?
Yes, you can get arthritis in your Temporomandibular Joint (jaw joint).
What has the author Welden E Bell written?
Welden E Bell has written: 'Temporomandibular joint disease' -- subject(s): Temporomandibular joint, Diseases
How can you treat temporomandibular joint syndrome?
braces; surgery
What is the prognosis of temporomandibular joint syndrome?
The prognosis for recovery of temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ) is excellent for almost all patients because surgical procedures are almost always successful.
What is the CPT Code for surgical arthroscopy of the temporomandibular joint?
29804
What is the most frequent pathology associated with the temporomandibular joint?
The temporomandibular joint is the joint that connects your jaw to your skull. When this joint is injured or damaged, it can lead to a localized pain disorder called temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome.Causes of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome include injury to the teeth or jaw, misalignment of the teeth or jaw, teeth grinding, poor posture, stress, arthritis, and gum chewing.The most common cause is trauma followed by teeth grinding or badly fitted dentures.Signs and symptoms of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome include pain in the jaw joint,, jaw clicking and popping, ear pain, popping sounds in ears, headaches, stiff or sore jaw muscles, pain in the temple area, or locking of the jaw joint.
The second phase in mouth opening and movement of the temporomandibular joint is?
Gliding
Why does your jaw click?
You have Tmj disorder (Temporomandibular Joint) , which can be treated by a dentist.
Is TMJ Temporomandibular joint syndrome a medical or dental disorder?
Medical
