MODERN PERSPECTIVES ON THE ETIOLOGY AND TREATMENT OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION
Abstract
Resume. The mandible is connected to the temporal bone through the structures of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). This joint is the only mobile articulation of bones in the skull. It represents a complex system driven by a variety of muscles. The TMJ is involved in performing vital functions of the human body: mastication, deglutition, and speech. Keywords: temporomandibular joint dysfunction, Malocclusions, Orthodontic Treatment, bruxism
Fields of Study & Subjects
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Medical and Biological Sciences
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 6 January 2026