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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. Condylar resorption - Wikipedia

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   Adverse effects of this approach also include pain, nerve damage, and loss of sensation due to the location of the inferior alveolar nerve. Anti-inflammatory medication can be used to slow the resorption process. Arthrocentesis, and arthroscopic surgery are also sometimes used to treat disc displacement and other symptoms. [2]

4. Temporomandibular joint - Wikipedia

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   Temporomandibular disorder (TMD, also termed "temporomandibular joint pain-dysfunction syndrome") is pain and dysfunction of the TMJ and the muscles of mastication (the muscles that move the jaw). TMD does not fit neatly into any one etiologic category since the pathophysiology is poorly understood and it represents a range of distinct ...

5. Oromandibular dystonia - Wikipedia

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   Oromandibular dystonia is characterized by involuntary spasms of the tongue, jaw, and mouth muscles that result in bruxism, or grinding of the teeth, and jaw closure. These conditions frequently lead to secondary dental wear as well as temporomandibular joint syndrome. In addition, problems with chewing, speaking, and swallowing may result from ...

6. Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw - Wikipedia

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   Exposed bone after extraction, pain: Complications: Osteomyelitis of the jaw: Usual onset: After dental extractions: Duration: Variable: Types: Stage 1-Stage 3: Causes: Medications related to cancer therapy, and osteoporosis in combination with dental surgery: Risk factors: Duration of anti-resorptive or anti-angiogenic drugs, intravenous vs by ...

7. These Top-Rated Pillows Could Help Fix Chronic Jaw Pain - AOL

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8. Orofacial pain - Wikipedia

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   Orofacial pain is the specialty of dentistry that encompasses the diagnosis, management and treatment of pain disorders of the jaw, mouth, face and associated regions. These disorders as they relate to orofacial pain include but are not limited to temporomandibular muscle and joint (TMJ) disorders, jaw movement disorders, neuropathic and ...

9. Mandibular advancement splint - Wikipedia

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   The splint treats snoring and sleep apnea by moving the lower jaw forward slightly, which tightens the soft tissue and muscles of the upper airway to prevent obstruction of the airway during sleep. The tightening created by the device also prevents the tissues of the upper airway from vibrating as air passes over them—the most common cause of ...