temporomandibular
adjective
tem·po·ro·man·dib·u·lar
ˈtem-pə-rō-man-ˈdi-byə-lər 
: of, relating to, being, or affecting the joint between the temporal bone and the mandible that allows for the movement of the mandible
temporomandibular dysfunction
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At least 23 patients, some of whom described being desperate for relief from sleep apnea or temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), have sued Galella in recent years claiming that the AGGA damaged their mouths and, in some cases, caused tooth loss.
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Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2024
For the treatment of severe TMJ disorder, implants can be surgically placed in the jaw to replace either part or all of the temporomandibular joint.
—Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 15 July 2022
There is a wide range of treatments available for temporomandibular joint dysfunction, from nonsurgical methods like corrective dental appliances and physical therapy to surgery for the most severe cases.
—Julie Stewart, Men's Health, 26 July 2022
For people who've been diagnosed with TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder), masseter Botox is commonly recommended by a dentist or orthodontist as a way to relieve tension and alleviate symptoms of chronic teeth grinding, jaw clenching, even migraine headaches.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 28 Feb. 2022
According to the Mayo Clinic, TMJ disorders cause pain and discomfort in the temporomandibular joint—the joint that connects your jawbone to your skull—and the muscles that control your jaw.
—Sara Gaynes Levy, SELF, 25 Aug. 2022
Yet there’s one trigger that is often overlooked: temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, which is also known as TMD (but more colloquially referred to as TMJ).
—Sara Gaynes Levy, SELF, 25 Aug. 2022
One common cause of ear pressure is temporomandibular joint dysfunction, which causes pain and inflammation in the joints connecting your jawbone and your skull.
—Julie Stewart, Men's Health, 26 July 2022
Still, other evidence points a finger at chronic physical conditions like irritable bowel syndrome or disorders of the temporomandibular joint in the jaw.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 4 Aug. 2022
Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2024
For the treatment of severe TMJ disorder, implants can be surgically placed in the jaw to replace either part or all of the temporomandibular joint.
—Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 15 July 2022
There is a wide range of treatments available for temporomandibular joint dysfunction, from nonsurgical methods like corrective dental appliances and physical therapy to surgery for the most severe cases.
—Julie Stewart, Men's Health, 26 July 2022
For people who've been diagnosed with TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder), masseter Botox is commonly recommended by a dentist or orthodontist as a way to relieve tension and alleviate symptoms of chronic teeth grinding, jaw clenching, even migraine headaches.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 28 Feb. 2022
According to the Mayo Clinic, TMJ disorders cause pain and discomfort in the temporomandibular joint—the joint that connects your jawbone to your skull—and the muscles that control your jaw.
—Sara Gaynes Levy, SELF, 25 Aug. 2022
Yet there’s one trigger that is often overlooked: temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, which is also known as TMD (but more colloquially referred to as TMJ).
—Sara Gaynes Levy, SELF, 25 Aug. 2022
One common cause of ear pressure is temporomandibular joint dysfunction, which causes pain and inflammation in the joints connecting your jawbone and your skull.
—Julie Stewart, Men's Health, 26 July 2022
Still, other evidence points a finger at chronic physical conditions like irritable bowel syndrome or disorders of the temporomandibular joint in the jaw.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 4 Aug. 2022
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temporomandibular
adjective
tem·po·ro·man·dib·u·lar
ˈtem-pə-rō-man-ˈdib-yə-lər
: of, relating to, or affecting the temporomandibular joint
temporomandibular pain and dysfunction—George Dimitroulis
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