Temporomandibular Disorder, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

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Chapters

0:00 Introduction
0:58 Causes of Temporomandibular Disorder
1:56 Symptoms of Temporomandibular Disorder
2:17 Diagnosis of Temporomandibular Disorder
2:53 Treatment for f Temporomandibular Disorder

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD, TMJD) is an umbrella term covering pain and dysfunction of the muscles of mastication (the muscles that move the jaw) and the temporomandibular joints (the joints which connect the mandible to the skull). The most important feature is pain, followed by restricted mandibular movement,[2] and noises from the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) during jaw movement. Although TMD is not life-threatening, it can be detrimental to quality of life;[3] this is because the symptoms can become chronic and difficult to manage.

In this article, the term temporomandibular disorder is taken to mean any disorder that affects the temporomandibular joint, and temporomandibular joint dysfunction (here also abbreviated to TMD) is taken to mean symptomatic (e.g. pain, limitation of movement, clicking) dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint. However, there is no single, globally accepted term or definition[4] concerning this topic.

TMDs have a range of causes and often co-occur with a number of overlapping medical conditions, including headaches, fibromyalgia, back pain, and irritable bowel.[5] However, these factors are poorly understood,[6] and there is disagreement as to their relative importance. There are many treatments available,[7] although there is a general lack of evidence for any treatment in TMD, and no widely accepted treatment protocol. Common treatments include provision of occlusal splints, psychosocial interventions like cognitive behavioral therapy, physical therapy, and pain medication or others. Most sources agree that no irreversible treatment should be carried out for TMD.[8]

About 20% to 30% of the adult population are affected to some degree.[7] Usually people affected by TMD are between 20 and 40 years of age,[3] and it is more common in females than males.[9] TMD is the second most frequent cause of orofacial pain after dental pain (i.e. toothache).[10]

[jorgeegrojjorge]

Great video! This is a complex condition. In my case, it started with tinnitus that never went away. At first, I went to ENT specialists, and we gradually ruled things out. My ears were fine, but my Eustachian tube was blocked, and no treatment solved it. One day, I had the most terrible headache of my life, and nothing—neither injections nor medications—could relieve it.

I decided to stop chewing altogether because, initially, the ENT diagnosed me with Costen’s syndrome. That’s when the pain finally subsided. Now, I’m certain it’s related to my jaw. I used to chew gum excessively, and to make matters worse, I have a bad bite.

I’ve recently started treatment with a dentist. Unfortunately, the nerve is already damaged, so I will have tinnitus for life, but I have managed to control the dizziness and headaches by avoiding chewing. I also bought an ergonomic chair because poor posture for eight hours a day at work, combined with stress, also contributed to my symptoms.

[kamalfouly]

Excellent work. Thank you. Could I suggest that you put the water mark away from the text. The upper corners are much better than the lower corners: nothing to obstruct over there.

[MahfuzahmedAhmedmahfuz]

Sir my tmg joint arthritis, Sir my yous madcen no good, pales Sir,

[RustBee]

i tried to do liproll years ago, then turns out i got this problem