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What is a joint that contains a broad flat disc of fibrocartilage?
The joint that contains a broad flat disc of fibrocartilage is called the temporomandibular joint, commonly known as the TMJ. This joint is located in front of the ear where the skull and lower jaw meet, allowing for movement during activities such as chewing and speaking. The fibrocartilage disc within the TMJ helps cushion and stabilize the joint during these movements.
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.
What articulates with the temporal bone to form a freely movable joint?
The mandible articulates with the temporal bone to form the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is a freely movable joint that allows for actions such as opening and closing the mouth, chewing, and speaking.
What is joint movement when you move your lower jaw forward?
When you move your lower jaw forward, the joint movement involved is primarily a combination of hinge (rotation) and sliding (translation) movements at the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). This allows for the smooth opening and closing of the mouth.
What two specific structures articulate to form the jaw?
The mandible (lower jaw bone) articulates with the temporal bone of the skull at the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
Can you have tmj in your back?
The TMJ, or temporomandibular joint, is the joint of the jaw. So no, it is not physically possible to have TMJ in your back.
What kind of joint is the mandible attached to?
The mandible is attached to the skull at the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). It allows for movements like opening and closing the mouth, chewing, and speaking.
What does tmj stand for?
Temporo Mandibular Joint
Name the synovial joint that has significance to the dental assistant?
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the synovial joint that is significant to dental assistants. It connects the jawbone to the skull and is involved in activities such as chewing, talking, and yawning. Dental assistants may need to be aware of any issues related to the TMJ when assisting with dental procedures.
What is the difference between tmj and tetanus?
There are nearly no similarities, at all, with the exception of location. Tetanus is a disease that can cramp and lock your jaw muscles, preventing normal eating. TMJ is an abbreviation for your jaw joint, just under your ear. TMJ stands for 'temporo-mandibular joint. When people say, "I have TMJ", they really mean that they have a TMJ disorder which can range from the TMJ popping when the mouth is opened or closed all the way to an actual dislocation of the TMJ when the mouth is opened or closed.
What joint causes the click and pop that sometimes heard when mouths open and close?
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
Is TMJ Temporomandibular joint syndrome a medical or dental disorder?
Medical
Why does your jaw click?
You have Tmj disorder (Temporomandibular Joint) , which can be treated by a dentist.
What is tmj disorder?
TMJ disorder is the dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint, which connects the lower jaw to the skull. Its symptoms include pain and difficulty chewing.
What are the expected outcomes of TMJ surgery?
TMJ surgery involves surgery on the temporomandibular joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull. The expected outcomes of TMJ surgery are that the patient has an increased ability to open their mouth, less joint pain, improved chewing ability and possibly improved speech.
Can extractions of teeth cause TMJ?
TMJ, or more accurately, TMD syndrome, is pain or pathology associated with the muscles, nerves, or bones of the temporal mandibular joint. Unless the dental infection has actually spread to the joint, it is not truly TMJ. On the other hand, dental pain can radiate to the TMJ, making it feel like there is a problem with the joint. Once the dental infection is cleared up, the TMJ pain should go away. It is best to have a qualified dentist or oral surgeon examine and evaluate the problem.
Is TMJ disorder a symptom of diabetes?
TMJ disorder stands for temporomandibular joint disorder, a medical condition that causes jaw joint to be sore and painful. TMJ disorder is generally not a symptom of diabetes. But the drugs prescribed for TMJ disorder induces diabetes. Corticosteroid drugs may be prescribed for TMJ disorder. These drugs are injected into joint for immediate pain relief. Corticosteroids are very effective when used short-term. However when used long-term (many months to years), they may become less effective and cause serious side effects, one such is diabetes.
