HKU Faculty of Dentistry research proves arthrocentesis is more effective to cure temporomandibular disorders
Share The temporomandibular joints (TMJ) are located in front of the ears. If you use your fingers to lightly press the recess in that place and open and close your mouth, you will feel the temporomandibular joint move. Muscle pain and joint disorders are the common causes of temporomandibular joint and muscle disorder (TMD). In the case of muscle pain, it may be related to parafunctions such as gum chewing, eating hard foods, clenching and tooth grinding at night. For joint disorders, it may be related to disc displacement and inflammation. There is a cartilaginous disc between the jaw bone ...