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  2. Temporomandibular joint dysfunction - Wikipedia

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    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; D. Headache resolves within 3 months, and does not recur, after successful treatment of the TMJ disorder

  3. Temporomandibular joint - Wikipedia

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    The synovial membrane covers the inner surface of the articular capsule in the TMJ, except for the surface of the articular disc and condylar cartilage. [3] The lower joint compartment formed by the mandible and the articular disc is involved in rotational movement—this is the initial movement of the jaw when the mouth opens.

  4. Osteonecrosis of the jaw - Wikipedia

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    Post radiation maxillary bone osteonecrosis is something that is found more in the lower jaw (mandible) rather than the maxilla (upper jaw) this is because there are many more blood vessels in the upper jaw. [7] The symptoms of this are very similar to the symptoms of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). Patients are in a lot of ...

  5. Dislocation of jaw - Wikipedia

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    The symptoms can be numerous depending on the severity of the dislocation injury and how long the person is inflicted with the injury. Symptoms of a dislocated jaw include a bite that feels “off” or abnormal, difficulty talking or moving jaw, not able to close mouth completely, drooling due to not being able to shut mouth completely, teeth feel they are out of alignment, and excruciating ...

  6. As Zac Efron appears in new movie, fans speculate about jaw ...

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    Zac Efron’s jaw has prompted much speculation over the years, since fans remarked that he looked different during an April 2021 Facebook Watch video with Bill Nye.

  7. Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw - Wikipedia

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    MON of the jaw, Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), Medication-induced osteonecrosis of the jaw (MIONJ), Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) (formerly) Specialty: Oral and maxillofacial surgery: Symptoms: Exposed bone after extraction, pain: Complications: Osteomyelitis of the jaw: Usual onset: After dental ...

  8. Occlusion (dentistry) - Wikipedia

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    tmj The TMJ is formed from the temporal bone of the cranium, specifically the glenoid fossa and articular tubercle and the condyle of the mandible, with a fibrocartilaginous disc lying in between. It is classified as a ginglymoarthrodial joint [ 5 ] and can perform a range of gliding and hinge type movements.

  9. Mandibular fracture - Wikipedia

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    Mandibular fracture, also known as fracture of the jaw, is a break through the mandibular bone. In about 60% of cases the break occurs in two places. [ 1 ] It may result in a decreased ability to fully open the mouth. [ 1 ]