TM disorder: Should I have surgery for jaw pain?
Your optionsHave surgery to correct temporomandibular disorder.Continue to use other treatments. Key points to rememberSurgery for temporomandibular (TM) disorder doesn't guarantee a cure, and it can make a jaw joint problem worse. It...

Temporomandibular (TM) Disorders
What are temporomandibular (TM) disorders? Temporomandibular (TM) disorders is the name given to several problems with jaw movement and pain in and around the jaw joints.You may also hear TM disorders called TMJ, TMD, or TM...

Open-joint arthroplasty for TM disorders
Open-joint arthroplasty is surgery to repair, reposition, replace, or remove parts in a joint. When used to treat temporomandibular (TM) joint disorder, this usually involves the articular disc that cushions the jaw joint.During...

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ)
ImportantIt is possible that the main title of the report Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ) is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this...

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ)
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Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jaw to the side of your head. When it works well, it enables you to talk, chew and yawn.