Aetiology, Symptoms and Clinical Classifications of Temporomandibular Disorders: Difference between revisions
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The anatomy, biomechanics and physiology of the TMJ are discussed in detail [[Anatomy of the Temperomandibular Joint|here]] and [[Physiology and Biomechanics of the Temporomandibular Joint|here]]. | The anatomy, biomechanics and physiology of the TMJ are discussed in detail [[Anatomy of the Temperomandibular Joint|here]] and [[Physiology and Biomechanics of the Temporomandibular Joint|here]]. | ||
== Causes of Facial Pain == | |||
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are the most common non-dental cause of facial pain. Other acute causes of facial pain are:<ref>Zakrzewska JM. [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1016/j.kjms.2018.01.004 Differential diagnosis of facial pain and guidelines for management]. Br J Anaesth. 2013;111(1):95-104. </ref> | |||
* Dental and oral causes | |||
* Maxillary sinusitis | |||
* Salivary gland disorders | |||
* Neuropathic pain (trigeminal nerve region), such as: | |||
** Trigeminal post-herpetic neuralgia | |||
** Post-traumatic trigeminal pain / trigeminal neuropathic pain / atypical odontalgia | |||
** Burning mouth syndrome | |||
** Trigeminal neuralgia and its variants etc | |||
* Vascular causes | |||
** [[Headaches and Dizziness|Giant cell arteritis]] should be considered in individuals aged over 50 years who present with temporal pain that mimics TMD | |||
== References == | |||
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[[Category:Musculoskeletal/Orthopaedics]] | [[Category:Musculoskeletal/Orthopaedics]] |
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is considered one of the most complex joints in the body. It plays a significant role in dental occlusion and the neuromuscular system.[1]
It has been classified as both a compound joint and a double joint. Compound joints typically consist of three or more bones, but the TMJ only has two bones. Instead of a third bone, an articular disc sits between the mandibular fossa and the condyle (Figure 1).[1]
The anatomy, biomechanics and physiology of the TMJ are discussed in detail here and here.
Causes of Facial Pain[edit | edit source]
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are the most common non-dental cause of facial pain. Other acute causes of facial pain are:[2]
- Dental and oral causes
- Maxillary sinusitis
- Salivary gland disorders
- Neuropathic pain (trigeminal nerve region), such as:
- Trigeminal post-herpetic neuralgia
- Post-traumatic trigeminal pain / trigeminal neuropathic pain / atypical odontalgia
- Burning mouth syndrome
- Trigeminal neuralgia and its variants etc
- Vascular causes
- Giant cell arteritis should be considered in individuals aged over 50 years who present with temporal pain that mimics TMD
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Chang CL, Wang DH, Yang MC, Hsu WE, Hsu ML. Functional disorders of the temporomandibular joints: Internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint. Kaohsiung J Med Sci. 2018;34(4):223-30.
- ↑ Zakrzewska JM. Differential diagnosis of facial pain and guidelines for management. Br J Anaesth. 2013;111(1):95-104.