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March 12, 2010  
EDUCATION CENTER: Dental Conditions
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    Temporomandibular joint

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    Reviewed by: Dr. Kristen Dority

    The jaw bone or mandible connects to the skull at the temple just in front of the ear at the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

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    The jaw bone or mandible connects to the skull at the temple just in front of the ear at the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). This complex of bones, muscles, nerves and other tissues can become strained for a number of reasons. The angle of the jaw and tooth clenching are particularly associated with TMJ problems, and if severe enough to cause chronic pain, lead to temporomandibular joint dysfunction or TMJD.

    Last updated: 10-May-05

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