viernes, 1 de junio de 2012

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction: MedlinePlus [NEW TOPIC PAGE]

HERE ►
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction: MedlinePlus

 
A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine
From the National Institutes of HealthNational Institutes of Health

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

Also called: Temporomandibular disorders, TMD, TMJ syndrome 
 
 
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jaw to the side of your head. When it works well, it enables you to talk, chew and yawn. For people with TMJ dysfunction, problems with the joint and muscles around it may cause
  • Pain that travels through the face, jaw or neck
  • Stiff jaw muscles
  • Limited movement or locking of the jaw
  • Painful clicking or popping in the jaw
  • A change in the way the upper and lower teeth fit together
Jaw pain may go away with little or no treatment. Treatment may include simple things you can do yourself, such as eating soft foods or applying ice packs. It may also include pain medicines or devices to insert in your mouth. In rare cases, you might need surgery.
NIH: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research 

Illustration of the skull and jaw bones

MEDICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA  

Related Topics

National Institutes of Health



05/22/2012 08:00 PM EDT

Source: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research - NIH
05/22/2012 08:00 PM EDT

Source: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research - NIH

No hay comentarios:

Publicar un comentario