TMJ Dysfunction Flashcards
1
Q
What are the symptoms of TMJ dysfunction?
A
Earache
Facial pain
Joint clicking/popping
2
Q
What causes earache in TMJ dysfunction?
A
Referred pain from the auricotemporal nerve
3
Q
What is a potential cause of TMJ dysfunction?
A
Teeth grinding
Stress
4
Q
What are the signs of TMJ dysfunction?
A
Joint tenderness exacerbated by lateral movements of an open jaw
5
Q
How is TMJ dysfunction investigated?
A
MRI
6
Q
How is TMK dysfunction managed?
A
NSAIDs
Stabilising orthodontic occlusional prostheses
