Problems associated with the TMJ pt. 2

Question 1

What is it called when the mouth is opened too wide and is unable to close?

Answer 1

Subluxation

Question 2

What is subluxation?

Answer 2

A condition when the mouth is opened too wide and is unable to close

Question 3

What happens if the condyle moves anterior to the crest of the articular eminence?

Answer 3

The joint is considered to be dislocated

Question 4

When is the TMJ considered to be dislocated?

Answer 4

If the condyle moves anterior to the crest of the articular eminence

Question 5

What causes the jaw to lock open?

Answer 5

Muscles pull up and back

Question 6

When muscles pull up and back…

Answer 6

The jaw is locked open

Question 7

How to fix a jaw that is locked open?

Answer 7

Place thumbs on the occlusal surface of the mandibular posterior teeth and press down and back slowly

Question 8

What is bruxism?

Answer 8

Grinding of the teeth which occurs primarily while sleeping

Question 9

What can bruxism eventually cause?

Answer 9

• Permanent wear down of the teeth

- Tired and sore TMJ

Question 10

How can bruxism be treated?

Answer 10

Wearing a plastic night guard