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  2. Temporomandibular joint dysfunction - Wikipedia

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    Oral and maxillofacial surgery, Oral medicine. 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 ...

  3. Dislocation of jaw - Wikipedia

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    When a person has a dislocated jaw it is difficult to open and close the mouth. [3] Dislocation can occur following a series of events if the jaw locks while open or unable to close. If the jaw is dislocated, it may cause an extreme headache or inability to concentrate. When the muscle's alignment is out of sync, a pain will occur due to ...

  4. Temporomandibular joint - Wikipedia

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    Sagittal section of the articulation of the mandible Dynamics of temporomandibular joint during voluntary mouth opening and closing visualized by real-time MRI [15] Normal full jaw opening is 40-50 millimeters as measured from the edge of lower front teeth to edge of upper front teeth.

  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. Trismus - Wikipedia

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    Definition. Trismus is defined as painful restriction in opening the mouth due to a muscle spasm, [5] however it can also refer to limited mouth opening of any cause. [6] Another definition of trismus is simply a limitation of movement. [4] Historically and commonly, the term lockjaw was sometimes used as a synonym for both trismus [2] and tetanus.

  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. This disorder is nine times more likely to be present in females than males, and is more common among teenagers.

  8. Meige's syndrome - Wikipedia

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    drawing back (retraction) of the corners of the mouth; deviation or protrusion of the tongue. jaw pain; difficulties eating and drinking; difficulties speaking ; Blepharospasm symptoms. the first symptom to appear is an increased rate of blinking [2] uncontrollable squinting/closing of eyes; light sensitivity (photophobia)

  9. Muscles of mastication - Wikipedia

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    Muscles of mastication. Mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve. The four classical muscles of mastication elevate the mandible (closing the jaw) and move it forward/backward and laterally, facilitating biting and chewing. Other muscles are responsible for opening the jaw, namely the geniohyoid, mylohyoid, and digastric muscles (the lateral ...

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