The Temporo-mandibular Joint (tmj)

Question 1

What does the movement hinge mean?

Answer 1

Open slightly, the consular stays in the glenoid fossa

Question 2

What does the movement translators mean?

Answer 2

Open wide, the condyle rests against the articulate eminence

Question 3

What does the movement rotary mean?

Answer 3

Side to side, the right condyle moves forward whilst the left remains still, the the left condyle moves forwards whilst the right remains still

Question 4

What is the TMJ?

Answer 4

The joint where the tenporal bone and mandible meet called the temporo-mandibular joint

Question 5

When this joint degenerates causing clicking noises and restricted movement, what dental treatment can be used to assist this?

Answer 5

An occlusal splint

Question 6

What is the name for the habit of grinding teeth?

Answer 6

Bruxism

Question 7

What is the name for the inability to open the jaw?

Answer 7

Trismus

Question 8

Where is the glenoid fossa?

Answer 8

Delve in the underside of the temporal bone

Question 9

What is the name of the ridge of bone at the front of the glenoid fossa?

Answer 9

The articulations eminence

Question 10

How does a jaw become dislocated?

Answer 10

The condyle comes out of the glenoid fossa, infront of articulations eminence, jaw looks open and protruding