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TEMPORO-MANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS AND MANAGEMENT

TEMPORO-MANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS AND MANAGEMENT Medicine

TEMPORO-MANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS AND MANAGEMENT

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Description
The Temporo-mandibular Joint (TMJ) is a complex ginglymo-arthrodial joint enabling Mastication, Speech, and Swallowing. Disorders affecting this joint and the masticatory muscles are termed Temporo-mandibular Disorders (TMDs), the most common source of Non-dental Orofacial Pain. Symptoms include Joint Pain, Restricted Movement, and Sounds such as Clicking or Crepitation, often with Headaches or Ear discomfort. TMDs affect up to 75% of people, more common in Women. Causes are multifactorial-Occlusal factors, Trauma, Bruxism, Arthritis, and Stress. Diagnosis relies on MRI or CBCT, while treatment emphasizes Conservative, Reversible, Multidisciplinary care, reserving surgery for severe cases.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
128
Release Date:
2025-10-22
Publication Date:
2025-10-22
Publisher:
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
6209032761
ISBN13:
9786209032769
Weight:
209 g
Height:
150 cm
Width:
220 cm
Thickness:
8 cm
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