Temporomandibular Disorders – 13% 7Q Flashcards
A TMJ problem after debanding may indicate
CR / CO discrepancy
Name the 3 types of condylar movements
rotation/hinge
translation
In Posselt’s envelope, what is the last closing movement ?
Hinge
describe the disc position of the TMJ in a patient with closed lock
anterior disc displacement without reduction
limited opening (~23mm)
describe the disc position of the TMJ when the patient is in open lock
the condyle is entrapped in front of the lagging disc and cannot slide back under the fossa
the mandible can only be dislocated (posteriorly/anteriorly)
anteriorly
Normal maximum opening is ___ - ___ mm
50 - 60mm
You can induce _________ due to anterior disc displacement after 30 min of reduction (opening)
clicking
anterior disc displacement (is/is not) a common symptom of TMD
is not
during anterior disc displacement, the posterior border of the disc will thin and the inferior restrodiscal lamina is elongated resulting in the condyle articulating on the _____________ border of the disc instead of the _______________ zone.
posterior
intermediate
referred TMD pain travels toward the _________ and can cause what symptom?
head (cehpalad direction)
headache
Innervation of the TMJ include two branches on cranial nerve ___. Also name the 2 branches.
V3
Auriculo-temporal, masseteric
what type of joint is the TMJ? clue: it is bi-arthrodal
ginglymoarthroidial
TMJ is a __________ joint where the articular surface is lined by a thin ___________ membrane
synovial
synovial
The articulating surface of the condyle is covered with _______________, which may be associated with chondrocytes
dense fibrous CT
The superior joint compartment of the TMJ provides _______________ movement
translational
The inferior joint compartment of the TMJ provides ____________ movement
rotational