Journal of Oral Health & Research
  • Year: 2010
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue: 2

Etiological factors in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: A review

  • Author:
  • Gurmeet Kaur1, Vishlesh Arora2, Shallu Rozra3, Rajnish Bansal4, Anil Gera5, Sonia Narang6

1MDS, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Professor and Head, Genesis Dental College and Hospital, Ferozpur -(Punjab).

2MDS, Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Radiology, Senior Lecture, National Dental College and Hospital, Derabassi (Punjab).

3MDS, Consultant Periodontist.

4MDS, Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Senior Lecturer, Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College and Research Centre, Moradabad (U.P).

5MDS, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Professor and Head, Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College and Research Centre, Moradabad..

6BDS (Lecturer), Genesis Dental College and Hospital, Ferozpur - (Punjab).

Abstract

The temporomandibular joint receives its name from the two bones that enter into its formation, namely, the temporal bone and the mandible. This complex synovial system composed of two temporomandibular joints together with their articulating ligaments and masticatory muscles. This articulation affects other synovial joints that relate specifically to masticatory function. The following article provides detailed information regarding the temporomandibular joint disorders.

Keywords

Temporomandibular joint, articulation, pain