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 ...

In addition, although MRI is the method of choice for imaging the disk, a systematic review found the evidence grade for the diagnostic efficacy of MRI to be insufficient. "Research has shown that ...

A TMJ patient in Maine had six surgeries to replace part or all of the joints of her jaw. Another woman in California, desperate for relief, used a screwdriver to lengthen her jawbone daily, turning ...

The exact cause of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders is largely unknown. Some cases begin after an injury, while others may have more to do with a mix of joint structure, genetics, and stress.

Over three decades of relentless pain, Jonna Tallant has tried about every TMJ treatment: mouthguards, six sets of braces, dental crowns and appliances, drugs, physical therapy, Botox, massage, ...

A medical scan of Lisa Schmidt, who has been treated for TMJ disorders for decades, shows how both of her jaw joints were replaced with artificial implants. Additional implants near her chin were part ...