Temporalmandibular Joint Disorders

The temporomandibular joint is the joint that connects your jaw to your skull. When this joint is injured or damaged, it can lead to a localized pain disorder called temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome.

Temporomandibular dysfunction includes a wide range of disorders that often overlap.

They include:

• Muscle problems that affect jaw movement
• Pain in the face around the jaw joint
• Problems within the joint itself