W1 Extra Material Alexia Notes Flashcards
What is the incidence of TMD?
10-15% of the population
- 20-40 y/o
- Woman 4x more common
What are the 4 categories of classification of patients with orofacial pain?
- Primary headache/non-cervicogenic headache
- TMD
- Masticatory muscle disorder
- Cervicogenic headache
What are the contributing factors to TMD
- Microtrauma
- Malocclusion
- hypermobility
- Mouth breathing
- Nail biting
- Bruxism
- Stress, anxiety, anger, depression
Describe the anatomy of the TMJ
- 2 joint compartments: superior and inferior
- INFERIOR= roll and slide arthrokinematics
- SUPERIOR translation
- Disc sits on top of condyle, cartilaginous, moves with condyle, restrained by retrodisc laminae (ligament), superior head of lateral pterygoid attaches and gives it stability, lateral ligaments for lateral stability
During the opening of the mouth the first ___ mm comes from the inferior joint, then translation occurs for about ____mm
- 11
- 30-40
What muscles are involved with closing the mouth?
Temporalis
Masseter
Medial pterygoid
What muscles are involved with opening the mouth
Lateral Pterygoid, suprahyoids, infrahyoids
What muscles are involved with protrusion and retrusion
Protrusion= lat. pterygoid, med. pterygoid, masseter
retrusion= temporalis and masseter
What muscles are involved in lateral excursion?
Ipsilateral temporalis, contralateral pterygoids, masseter
What is arthralgia?
Blanket term for pain
What occurs in disc dislocation with reduction?
The disc rests anterior to condyle in a dislocated position
- when the mouth opens the disc is “reduced” and jumps back into place (click)
- As the patient closes the mouth before maximal closing the disc slips anteriorly again (click)
What occurs in disc dislocation without reduction?
The disc remains anteriorly dislocated throughout cycle of opening and closing
What is the key distinction between DDwR and DDwoR?
With DDwR, there is a click due to the reduction of the disc
- there is no click in DDwoR since the disc remains anteriorly dislocated
TMJ hypermobility means someone can open their mouth greater than:
50 mm
A patient may have an inflammatory condition if they test positive for what 2 tests?
Retrusive overpressure
Contralateral pain with force biting
If a patient has a positive ipsilateral forced biting test they may have what disorder?
Masticatory myofascial disorder
What is the difference between myofascial and periarticular pain?
Myofascial pain involves trigger points which refer pain
Periarticular pain does not refer
What 2 questions should we ask in the patient history to detect TMD?
- have you had pain or stiffness in the face, jaw, temple, in front of the ear, or in the ear in the past month?
- Have you ever had your jaw catch or lock so it would not open all the way?
____% of patient with TMD have forward head posture:
85%
How do the mechanics of FHP affect muscular length and strength ?
- Tight suboccipital muscles rotate cranium posteriorly, mandibular mechanics are affected, lengthened masseter and temporalis
What is the difference between overbite and overjet?
Overjet= horizontal issue where upper teeth protrude past the bottom teeth at an angle
Overbite= Vertical issue where upper front teeth overlap lower front teeth by >1/3
What do we look for in facial symmetry?
Corner eye to mouth, corner of mouth center of chin, alignment of center points
How do you palpate the later and posterior poles of the TMJ?
Lateral Pole= can feel right in front of the ear
Posterior Pole= feel inside ear
What muscles of the neck can refer to the face and jaw?
Traps/SCM
What is the test for functional opening of the jaw
3-knuckles test
What is the ratio of opening to lateral excursion that we should have available?
4:1
Why is measuring opening important?
It is the only measurement to discriminate between those with and without TMD
What is deflection VS Deviation?
- Deflection = Sign that the mandible is deviating towards the less mobile side because the side its deviating towards is not able to complete the rotation/translation it needs to –> the side that’s moving normally shows it shifts the whole mandible to the restricted side
- Deviation=
–>C-Curve= Hypomobility, internal derangement within the joint with reduction of the disc–> more like an anterior dislocation with reduction scenario
–> S-Curve= Result of muscle imbalance or momentary disc locking that corrects and then finishes in the neutral position
What side does the mandible deviate to with deflection?
Towards the less mobile side
For forced biting provocation test, what does it mean if symptoms are produced on the Ipsilateral side / Contralateral side
Ipsilateral side= Muscle/tendon irritation due to the activation of ipsilateral muscular origin
Contralateral side= Joint
What is likely the issue if the retrusive overpressure test is positive?
Retrodiscal structures
What is the functional ROM norms for the TMJ?
> 35 mm
What does the temporomandibular ligament restrict?
Downward and backward movement of the mandible
Muscle weakness and forward head posture can lead to:
Anterior open bite, lengthening of the lower part of the face, Increased mandibular angle
What is the basic examination for radiography of the TMJ?
Transcranial view
(Lateral oblique projection)
What is the best imaging device for imaging trauma , ankylosis, pain, cortical erosion of the condyle and developmental anomalies of the condyle?
Cone beam CT
MRI is the best imaging choice for:
Viewing soft tissues surrounding the TMJ and disc
What are the points of reference when viewing the TMJ?
Articular eminence, external auditory meatus, condyle
What type of imaging has been used for the diagnosis of dis displacement?
Ultrasound
What should the patient be educated about regarding TMD?
- Tongue position on the roof of the mouth with teeth 2-3 mm apart, soft foods, smaller bites, lips together breathing through nose with diaphragmatic breathing, stress reduction and sleep night guard, avoid activates that clench the jaw or compress the joint
What muscles should be activated/strengthened and which ones should be lengthened for TMJ interventions
Strengthened= DCF, cervical extensors, scapular retractors
Lengthened= suboccipital, Scalenes, SCM, Pecs