temporomandibular joint dysfunction

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Impaired functioning of the temporomandibular articulation of the jaw.

temporomandibular joint dysfunction (temˈ·p

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n an abnormality marked by facial pain and mandibular dysfunction; caused by a dislocated or defective temporomandibular joint. Common characteristics are limited jaw movement, pain, and temporomandibular dislocation. Also called
TMJ.

Patient discussion about temporomandibular joint dysfunction.

Q. I have a pain in the side of my head how can I know if it is serious? In the last two days i have a pain in the side of my head. The pain is more severe after eating but I can feel it almost all the time. how can I know if its something severe or just a temporal mandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome ?

A. IHAVE TO GO TO THE DOCTOR OR U CAN USE TEMPROTAR

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