Temporomandibular Disorders: A Comprehensive Review
Author(s): Mansi Sharma*, Sunita Shrivastav and Purva V Dhannawat
Abstract
TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder) is musculoskeletal condition ofmasticatory system that causes discomfort as well as dysfunction with in jaw's joints and other structures. TMD is commonly seen as a masticatory repetitive motion condition with several similarities to musculoskeletal illnesses. Temporomandibular disorders are characterized by reducedmandibular range ofmuscle, motionand joint discomfort, joint crepitus, and limited mobility or deviations in jaw opening. The utmost common sign of temporomandibular disorder is ache in masticatory muscles and TMJ. Temporomandibular dysfunction pain has a complex cause. According to several researches, predisposing, initiating, and aggravating factors all play a role in this condition. Commonest diagnosis is based on the patient's medical and physical investigation. When there is a probability of malocclusion or intra-articular abnormalities, diagnostic imaging may be helpful. The majority of patients benefit from non-invasive treatments includes individual’s education, personal care, medicine, perceptive behaviour therapy, physical treatment or occlusal strategies. Replacement of the temporomandibular joint is reserved for seriously affected joints that have failed all otherconservative treatment methods.