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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: Current Concepts in Etiology and Management

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Akshata Rao, Nandita Sorte,Pooja Kavassery
ยป doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.13.2024.6467-6486

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Temporomandibular disorders are a range of musculoskeletal conditions characterized by pain, discomfort, and limited jaw movements in the Temporomandibular joint. The disorder affects 5% of the population and is most common in individuals aged 18 to 45, with a higher incidence in women. Diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular disorders remain challenging due to their complex etiology, involving multiple contributing factors, including psychosocial components and morphological and functional deformities of the joint and supporting structures. Treatment options range from non-invasive to fully invasive and depend on the stage of degenerative changes in the joint and associated structures. Clinicians must adopt a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and multimodal approach when addressing temporomandibular dysfunction to consider all potential causes.

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