Study uncovers new insights into pain pathways associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Using an innovative in vivo imaging tool to capture functional activity in mouse models of TMJ ...
TMJ is the temporomandibular joint, the joint that connects the temporal bone of the skull with the condyle of the mandible. Separating the two bones is a fibrous connective tissue, the meniscus or ...
TMJ disorders affect the joint that connects the jaw to the skull, causing pain, clicking, or jaw locking. Common causes include bruxism, arthritis, trauma, and stress-related muscle tension. Early ...