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Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Syndrome


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Alternate Names : TMJ or TMD

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Prognosis (Expectations)

If the exact cause of the disorder can be determined, many cases can be successfully treated. Many cases of pain go away on their own without treatment, but may return again in the future.

Mouth splints are a common treatment approach for teeth grinding. While splints may silence the grinding, their effectiveness at reducing pain or stopping bruxism is controversial. They may be effective in the short-term but become less effective over time. Splints can also cause changes in the patient's bite.

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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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