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Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Syndrome
Alternate Names : TMJ or TMD
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Diagnosis & Tests
TMJ pain and symptoms may require evaluation by more than one medical specialty, including a dentist and ear, nose, and throat doctor. A thorough examination may involve:
- Feeling the joint and connecting muscles for tenderness
- Watching, feeling, and listening to the jaw open and shut
- Sliding the teeth from side to side
- Pressing around the head for areas that are sensitive or painful
- X-rays may show abnormalities, but can be difficult to read
- An MRI of the jaw area may occasionally be performed
- A dental examination may show mis-alignment of the bite (crossbite, malocclusion)
In some cases, the physical examination is normal.
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
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Review Date : 5/21/2003
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. editorial. Previous reviews by Jason Newman, M.D., Department of Otolaryngology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Group, Washington, DC and Ashutosh Kacker, M.D., Department of Otolaryngology, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY. Reviews provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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