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. 2011 Jul;2(2):116-9.
doi: 10.4103/0975-5950.94463.

Etiological factors of temporomandibular joint disorders

Shalender Sharma  1 , D S Gupta, U S Pal, Sunit Kumar Jurel
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Etiological factors of temporomandibular joint disorders

Shalender Sharma et al. Natl J Maxillofac Surg. 2011 Jul.

Abstract

The temporomandibular joint receives its name from the two bones that enter into its formation, namely the temporal bone and the mandible. This complex synovial system is composed of two temporomandibular joints together with their articulating ligaments and masticatory muscles. This articulation affects other synovial joints that relate specifically to masticatory function. The causes of temporomandibular disorders are complex and multifactorial. There are numerous factors that can contribute to temporomandibular disorders. In some instances a single factor may serve one or all of these roles. Iatrogenic injuries can act as both initiating as well as predisposing factors. The term craniomandibular disorder is used synonymously with the term temporomandibular disorders and is considered a major cause of nondental pain in the orofacial pain region. The successful management of temporomandibular disorders is dependent on identifying and controlling the contributing factors. The temporomandibular disorders are more common in females, the reason is not clearly known. The following article provides detailed information regarding temporomandibular joint disorders.

Keywords: Articulation; pain; temporomandibular joint.

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