This section explains the TMJ syndrome. The jaw is continually being shifted out of its seated position and gliding forward in its transitory movement every time we speak, chew or simply opening and closing of the jaw. The movement of the jaw in this gliding motion is dependent upon lubrication of the jaw joint teas distress of the rubbing action of the tissues against each other and the support of ligaments that hold the disk in place acting like tether ropes.
Inflammation inside the jaw joint and water down the lubrication action of the fluids of the jaw joint and continual movement can strain the ligaments and therefore compromised the stabilizing tensions of the ligaments. Trauma is often a factor in stretching or tearing ligaments and can lead to dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint.
We have been created to adapt to these degenerative processes. When the degenerative process exceeds the body's ability to adapt, there is pain or loss of function. The doctor's job is to identify all the risk factors driving this degeneration and treat them appropriately.
These factors can include:
- Improper bite
- Muscle strain
- Trauma
The disorders of the temporomandibular joint itself are divided into categories based on their clinical presentation.
The most common symptom of joint dysfunction is clicking of the jaw joint. We call this an internal derangement which stands for the anatomical changes of the articular disc.
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