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What is the temporomandibular joint?It is a sliding and pivoting joint near the ear that allows the movements of the lower jaw. Problems may arise when the jaw pivots upon opening, closing, or lateral movement. Thus the joint and the masticatory muscles can be affected or even cause a dysfunction of the jaw called temporomandibular joint dysfunction. |
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Symptoms
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The causesProblems with temporomandibular joints are complex and multifactorial: physical trauma, stress related, clenching / grinding of the teeth, bruxism, discrepancy between the way the teeth close together and the ideal position of the jaw. |
PreventionAvoid anything that could force or stress the joints like :
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TreatmentsConservative: soft diet, application of heat to the face, physiotherapy, occlusal splints, NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), muscle relaxants |