The articular disc and mandibular condyle cartilage in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) endows the joint with its specialized biomechanical functions enabling everyday speaking and chewing. In this ...

Suggested Citation: "4 State of the Science on TMDs." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2020. Temporomandibular Disorders: Priorities for Research and Care. Washington, DC: ...

TMJ disorders affect the jaw joint and muscles that control the jaw. They can be challenging to diagnose and treat because of how complex this joint is. Around 12 percent of people in the United ...

An implant launched in the ’80s gave hope to thousands of people suffering with disorders of the temporomandibular joint, commonly known as the TMJ. Many who received the treatment to solve issues ...

Suggested Citation: "Appendix D: Masticatory System: Anatomy and Function." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2020. Temporomandibular ...