The articular disc and mandibular condyle cartilage in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) endows the joint with its specialized biomechanical functions enabling everyday speaking and chewing. In this ...

Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is your jaw joint. It connects your lower jawbone to the base of your skull. You have one TMJ on each side of your face, located just in front of your ears. These ...

Many TMJ cases resolve on their own or with simple treatments. TMJ symptoms often involve jaw pain, popping, or difficulty opening the mouth. Stress, teeth grinding, and jaw injuries are common causes ...

Here's something to chew on: One in four people are impacted by defects of the temporomandibular - or jaw - joint. Despite the pervasiveness of this affliction, treatments are lacking, and many ...

The exact cause of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders is largely unknown. Some cases begin after an injury, while others may have more to do with a mix of joint structure, genetics, and stress.

—Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) involvement is common in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). A new study evaluates disease activity, disability, and quality of life in this population.

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a hinge-like joint located where your jawbone and skull meet. The TMJ allows your jaw to slide up and down, letting you talk, chew, and do all sorts of things with ...

A TMJ patient in Maine had six surgeries to replace part or all of the joints of her jaw. Another woman in California, desperate for relief, used a screwdriver to lengthen her jawbone daily, turning ...

Pune: Parvati Bhandari (27) from Nepal started to battle severe jaw stiffness caused by temporomandibular joint ankylosis in her teens. The situation worsened despite interventions till she was ...