"TMJ" stands for temporomandibular joint, or the jaw joint. The TMJs are the small joints in front of each ear that attach the lower jaw (mandible) to the skull. They allow you to perform such functions as opening and closing your mouth, chewing, speaking, and swallowing.
TMJ diseases and disorders refer to a set of conditions, manifested by pain in the area of the jaw and associated muscles and limitations in the ability to make the normal movements of speech, facial expression, eating, chewing, and swallowing. Conditions that routinely affect other joints in the body, such as arthritis and trauma, also affect the TM joint.
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- The TMJ Association, Ltd. Provides information to patients, health professionals and the public, and advocates for research and treatment.
- Clenching Syndrome Information about clenching teeth.
- JJAMD, Inc The Jaw Joints and Allied Musculo-Skeletal Disorders Foundation is a non-profit advocacy organization that focuses on prevention, awareness, education, and research.
- TMJ: Diet and Exercise Treatment Covers nonsurgical treatment options. Reviews symptoms linked to the condition.
- Temporomandibular.info Information for patients and dentists.
- American Academy of Craniofacial Pain General information about the disorder and its symptoms. Includes a referral area which tells the percentage of the doctor's practice that is devoted to TMJD patients.
- Animated MRI of the Temporomandibular Joint 8 MRI's with case reports, animated to show the particular problem.
- Craniofacial Pain Center The Craniofacial Pain Center of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is devoted to the diagnosis and management of temporomandibular disorders and chronic head, neck and facial pain. Find patient and professional information and educational programs.
- American Society of Temporomandibular Joint Surgeons Non-profit organization of maxillofacial, orthopedic, plastic/reconstructive and oral and maxillofacial surgical specialists dedicated to promoting education, research, and patient services concerning orthopedic disease of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Includes diagnosis and management guidelines, video clips and a membership list.
- TMJ Talk Patient hosted, moderated discussion board on aspects of this disorder.
- Clinical Evaluation of Patients with Temporomandibular Joint Implants A comparison of two groups of patients.
- Comparison of Two Temporomandibular Joint Prosthesis Systems Compares the outcomes of two sets of patients.
- Long-Term Study of TMJ Surgery with Alloplastic Implants Compared with Nonimplant Surgery for Painful TMJ Disc Displacement Long term study of 466 patients in 5 treatment groups to determine the outcome of Silastic, permanent Silastic, or Proplast implants to replace painful disc displacements compared to nonimplant surgery or nonsurgical modalities.
- Morphologic and Immunohistochemical Observation of Explanted Proplast-Teflon TMJ Implants Evaluates the cellular tissue response to disc material by its changes and fragmentation.
- Protocol for the Management of Failed Alloplastic TMJ Disc Implants The management of failed Proplast/Teflon, Silastic, and Christensen Fossa implants by removal, joint debridement, recountouring of the articulating surfaces, and placement of a temporalis muscle/fascia flap for joint lining including the outcome of this protocol.
- Self-Reported Systemic, Immune-Mediated Disorders in Patients with and without Proplast-Teflon Implants of the TMJ Examines self-reported systemic and immune mediated disorders in patients with Proplast-Teflon TMJ implants by comparing them to a group who was not exposed to these alloplastic implants and to a group who has had these implants removed.
- Temporomandibular Joint Disc Replacement Made by Tissue-Engineered Growth of Cartilage The new technique of tissue-engineered growth of cartilage for the replacement of discs and its effectiveness.
- TMJ Concepts/Techmedia Custom-Made Total Joint Prosthesis: A Five Year Follow Up 42 consecutive patients had reconstruction using this prosthesis, and were followed for 5-8 years to determine the long term results.
- Ten Year Outcome of Nonsurgical Treatment for Internal Derangment of the TMJ with Closed Lock 56 patients were treated nonsurgically and then evaluated at 10 years to determine if their pain, jaw dysfunction, and limiting of daily activities had improved. From PubMed.
- Physical Therapy Corner: The Temporomandibular Joint Anatomy pictures, muscles, joint movement, symptom list, self care tips, and simple ergonomics and posture information.
- eMedicine Health: TMJ Overview Explains the symptoms and treatment options.