Temporomandibular Joint Disease

TME (Temporomandibular Joint) diseases are disorders seen in joint functions as a result of intra- and extra-articular pathologies. Nowadays there is an increase in the patients who consult doctors with complaints of TME temporomandibular joint. This is because, except for anatomical disorders, we can say that patients are informed about an increase in everyday life stresses and temporomandibular joint disorders and become conscious of it. The most issue that patients face in this regard is not knowing which doctor to consult about this complaint. In the treatment of TME diseases, dentists play a big role. One of the treatment types that are commonly used for jaw and joint diseases is the articular disc (splint). The regular usage of the disc in accordance with the doctor’s recommendation substantially increases treatment success. In some cases, if necessary, patients are given medications, and physiotherapy movements or surgical treatments are recommended in order to strengthen the muscles.

We can say these between TME symptoms:

1. Pain in areas close to the joint, including the jaw joint and ear
2. Limitation in mouth opening
3. Sounds from the jaw joint
4. Jaw locking
5. Chronic facial pain
6. Back-Neck Pain
7. Headache
8. Rarely, ringing in the ears
9. Some antidepressants cause jaw spasms as a side effect