Patients with temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) experienced significantly less pain, as well as improved diet and jaw function, after treatment with muscle exercises and digital occlusal splints ...

The temporomandibular joints are anterior to the ear. They are ginglymoarthrodial joints that permit both rotational and sliding movements. The temporomandibular joints, which are on each side of the ...

Canadian researchers are promulgating the use of ultrasound instead of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to screen for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. The approach has gained traction in ...

A broken jaw refers to a fracture of the jawbone or mandible, whereas a dislocated jaw is where the lower part of the jaw moves out of position. Both injuries have a variety of causes, including ...