The articular disc and mandibular condyle cartilage in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) endows the joint with its specialized biomechanical functions enabling everyday speaking and chewing. In this ...

“TMD” and “TMJ” are two acronyms often used interchangeably. In actuality, they refer to different — though related — terms. Let’s figure out what each means. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a ...

Orthognathic surgery is a specialised field that corrects dentofacial deformities and restores occlusal function, while concurrently influencing temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dynamics. Surgical ...

Suggested Citation: "Appendix D: Masticatory System: Anatomy and Function." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2020. Temporomandibular ...

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) may be affected by inflammatory, traumatic, infectious, congenital, developmental, and neoplastic diseases, as seen in other joints. However, the most common ...

The exact cause of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders is largely unknown. Some cases begin after an injury, while others may have more to do with a mix of joint structure, genetics, and stress.

An implant launched in the ’80s gave hope to thousands of people suffering with disorders of the temporomandibular joint, commonly known as the TMJ. Many who received the treatment to solve issues ...