Heard about TMD????

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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD) refer to a wide range of musculoskeletal and functional conditions involving TMJs, masticatory muscles, and the surrounding tissues. It is one of the most common yet underdiagnosed causes of pain in the orofacial region in dental practice.

Common Symptoms:
-Pain or tenderness in the jaw
-Clicking, popping, or grating sound on movement of the jaw
-Limited mouth opening
-Facial pain, headaches, and ear pain
-Difficulty in chewing or locking of the jaw

May result from:

  • Parafunctional habits (bruxism, nail biting)
  • Stress and anxiety (muscle tension)
  • Trauma, occlusal discrepancies, or degenerative joint diseases like arthritis

Diagnosis includes:
-Clinical examination (palpation, auscultation, range of motion)
-History-taking (onset, triggers, systemic conditions)
-Imaging (OPG, CBCT, MRI for soft tissue and joint disc evaluation)

Treatment mostly involves conservative methods:
-Lifestyle changes and jaw exercises
-Analgesics and muscle relaxants
-Occlusal splints (night guards)
-Stress management counselling
-Surgery is rarely needed & usually in unresponsive cases.

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With early intervention and patient compliance with conservative management, the prognosis is generally good.

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TMD also stands for Transient Myelo- proliferative Disorder, also called transient leukemia. It happens in newborn babies with down syndrome.
#TMD

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TMD often goes unnoticed despite being a major cause of facial discomfort,this breakdown really highlights how crucial early diagnosis and conservative care are. It’s a reminder of how interconnected stress, habits, and jaw health can be.

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Informative. Thank you sir!

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Yes it’s mostly undiagnosed. People don’t consider it seriously.

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Informative!

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Nice explanation.

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This is an important question in OMR subject in Dentistry.

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Informative :+1:.