TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DYSFUNCTION Flashcards
1
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Define TMD
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an umbrella term for conditions
producing dysfunction of the jaw joint or pain in the jaw and face, often in or around the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), including masticatory and other muscles of the head and neck, the fascia, or both.
2
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When is a person considered to have TMD
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only if pain or limitation of motion is severe enough to require professional care
3
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What causes TMD
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(a) Clenching and grinding of the teeth.
(b) Trauma.
(c) Arthritis.
(d) Malocclusion and missing teeth.
(e) Abnormal growth of the condyle.
4
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just read the TG for this one
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