The joint which connects the jawbone to the skull is termed as the temporomandibular joint.The disorders of this joint can lead to pain in the muscles which control movement of the jaw as well as the jaw joint itself.
Author(s): Darwin Miller
238 Pages
Medical, Orthopedics
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The joint which connects the jawbone to the skull is termed as the temporomandibular joint.The disorders of this joint can lead to pain in the muscles which control movement of the jaw as well as the jaw joint itself. This pain could be due to several reasons, such as arthritis, injury to the jaw or genetics. It could also be a combination of these reasons. A few symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorders are locking of the joint, tenderness in the jaw, ache in and around the ear, and difficulty in chewing food. It can be treated through physical therapy or medications. Severe cases might even require surgery for the management of temporomandibular joint disorders. This book contains some path-breaking studies related to the clinical management of temporomandibular joint disorders. It consists of contributions made by international experts. This book aims to equip students and experts with the advanced topics and upcoming concepts in this area.
Book Synopsis
The joint which connects the jawbone to the skull is termed as the temporomandibular joint.The disorders of this joint can lead to pain in the muscles which control movement of the jaw as well as the jaw joint itself. This pain could be due to several reasons, such as arthritis, injury to the jaw or genetics. It could also be a combination of these reasons. A few symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorders are locking of the joint, tenderness in the jaw, ache in and around the ear, and difficulty in chewing food. It can be treated through physical therapy or medications. Severe cases might even require surgery for the management of temporomandibular joint disorders. This book contains some path-breaking studies related to the clinical management of temporomandibular joint disorders. It consists of contributions made by international experts. This book aims to equip students and experts with the advanced topics and upcoming concepts in this area.
Dimensions (Overall): 11.0 Inches (H) x 8.5 Inches (W) x .56 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.86 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 238
Genre: Medical
Sub-Genre: Orthopedics
Publisher: Murphy & Moore Publishing
Format: Hardcover
Author: Darwin Miller
Language: English
Street Date: March 8, 2022
TCIN: 1006245856
UPC: 9781639875191
Item Number (DPCI): 247-41-4302
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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