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2. Temporomandibular joint dysfunction - Wikipedia

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   C. Evidence that pain can be attributed to the TMJ disorder, based on at least one of the following: pain is precipitated by jaw movements or chewing of hard or tough food; reduced range of or irregular jaw opening; noise from one or both TMJs during jaw movements; tenderness of the joint capsule(s) of one or both TMJs

3. Surgery for temporomandibular joint dysfunction - Wikipedia

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   Prosthetic TMJ placement surgery is used as a last resort to manage severe pain and restricted function due to TMJ disorders. At the onset of symptoms, primary prevention such as a soft diet, cessation of gum chewing, physiotherapy and the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are put into place.

4. Orthognathic surgery - Wikipedia

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   Orthognathic surgery (/ ˌ ɔːr θ ə ɡ ˈ n æ θ ɪ k /), also known as corrective jaw surgery or simply jaw surgery, is surgery designed to correct conditions of the jaw and lower face related to structure, growth, airway issues including sleep apnea, TMJ disorders, malocclusion problems primarily arising from skeletal disharmonies, and other orthodontic dental bite problems that cannot ...

5. Temporomandibular Disorder: How Do You Know if You Have TMJ?

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   The temporomandibular joint -- which connects your lower jaw (mandible) to the (temporal) bone at the side of your head -- incorporates hinge and sliding motions, plus powerful shock absorption ...

6. How to Tell If You're Clenching Your Jaw—And How to Stop - AOL

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   How to stop clenching your jaw. Jaw clenching is a difficult habit to break, experts acknowledge, especially because you might not even realize you’re doing it. But it’s possible to overcome ...

7. Condylar resorption - Wikipedia

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   Condylar resorption, also called idiopathic condylar resorption, ICR, and condylysis, is a temporomandibular joint disorder in which one or both of the mandibular condyles are broken down in a bone resorption process.