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1.) TM disorder
2.)Temporomandibular disorder
3.) The main cause of Temporomandibular disorder is tension in jaw, face, head, neck, and shoulders. Other causes are stress and anxiety, displacemnt of a disc in the joint, or scarred tissue from accidental injury.
4.) The symptoms are usually mild and temporary and do not get worse in time. Symptoms include; pain in the joint when jaw is moving, muscle pain in the face, or painful clicking when opening the jaw.
5.) Standered treatment includes muscle relaxation measures, stress managment or dental treatment using splints or bite plates for short perods of time.
6.) In most cases treatment will be effective and the prognosis is good.
Richard Merrihew
