TMJ & Disorders Flashcards
What are the 5 components of a synovial joint:
-synovial membrane
-fibrous capsule
-synovial fluid
-articular cartilage
-space
Temporal and mandible are _______ bones
condyle
TMJ disc is avascular except at ______ like other fibrocartilage
periphery
Functions of TMJ disc?
resists tension (primary)
resists compression (secondary)
TMJ has multiplanar movements. T or F
True
2 main muscles of the TMJ and where do they attach?
masseter and lateral pterygoid
attach to disc
The function of the masseter, lateral pterygoid, capsule condyle, and post. elastic ligament?
guides motion resists compression and provides stability
TMJ structures are MOSTLY innervated by what nerve?
Trigeminal N. branches
TMJ capsule is attached to:
mm. and disc
Ligaments that blends w/capsule prevent:
excessive motion
Resting or OPP of TMJ:
lips closed, teeth not touched, and tongue resting on roof of mouth
2mm overbite
2+mm overjet or overjet beyond overbite
CPP is _____________
unknown
Mandibular condyles may move ____________ OR ___________ directions
together in the same OR different directions
The condyle is convex-concave or concave-convex
convex-concave fossa -allows multiple functions
Motions of the TMJ:
depression, elevation, lat. deviation, protrusion, retrusion
Opening norms :
3 knuckles width
If only ≤ 1 knuckle, then:
urgent referral to dentist/oral surgeon
Opening: mandibular condyles glides_______ as mandible goes ________
anterior ; posterior
grinding and bilateral clicking on opening is abnormal. T or F
False; normal
Opening mm for TMJ:
digastric -main opener
lateral pterygoid
hyoids
Swallowing mm. for TMJ
hyoids - main movers
digatric- stabilize