DrBicuspid

Defining a role for MRI in TMJ disorders

Chances are that dentists won't have to worry about siting a magnet in their offices in the near future, but can the specialty use MRI to its advantage? Yes, if the structure in question is the ...
DrBicuspid

MRI shows frequent temporomandibular joint involvement in juvenile arthritis

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), May 14 - Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthritis on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), but not ultrasound, is often found at the onset of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), ...
Los Angeles Times

What That Jaw Clicking Means: Causes and Relief for TMJ Disorders

TMJ disorders affect the joint that connects the jaw to the skull, causing pain, clicking, or jaw locking. Common causes include bruxism, arthritis, trauma, and stress-related muscle tension. Early ...
BMJ

Scuba diving can induce stress of the temporomandibular joint leading to headache

In ordinary recreational scuba diving, many anatomical parts can be involved in disorders of cranial regions: ears and eyes are involved but also sinuses. Dental problems are generally involved in ...
WebMD

TMJ Headache

What Is a TMJ Headache? You have a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) on either side of your face that connects your jaw to your skull. It helps with important functions, such as opening your mouth to talk ...