Condition Article

Temporomandibular Disorders

Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) affect the joints that connect your lower jaw to your skull. TMDs can cause jaw pain and stiffness. Learn about treatments.

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Definition

Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) affect the joints that connect your lower jaw to your skull. TMDs can cause jaw pain and stiffness. Learn about treatments.

Concept record

Canonical title: Temporomandibular Disorders
Alphabetical key: T
Category: Disease Condition
Content type: Condition Article
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: Temporomandibular joint dysfunction, TMD, TMJ disorders
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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