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American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
General information about TMJ Disorder and its symptoms. Includes a referral area which tells the percentage of the doctor's practice that is devoted to TMJD patients.
Anatomy Modules: TMJ Anatomy & Function
Pictures of TMJ anatomy and quick time movies illustrating the movement of a normal joint, joints with an anteriorly displaced meniscus without reduction, and joints with an anteriorly displaced meniscus with reduction.
Animated MRI of the Temporomandibular Joint
8 MRI's with case reports, animated to show the particular problem.
Anterior Disc Displacement Without Reduction in th
A study to determine the value of MRI's in TMJ disc displacement without reduction. From PubMed.
BrainTalk Communities - TMJ (Temporomandibular Joi
Online patient support groups for healthcare and neurology, this one focusing on temporomandibular joint syndrome.
Comparison of Arthrocentesis and Arthroscopy for a
A comparison of arthrocentesis (lysis and lavage) and arthroscopy for a closed lock (internal derangement of the disc without reduction). From PubMed.
Comparison of Discectomy and Arthroscopic Lysis an
22 patients with closed lock were given either discectomy, or arthroscopic lysis and lavage, and followed through to one year. From PubMed.
Craniofacial Pain Center
The Craniofacial Pain Center of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is devoted to the diagnosis and management of temporomandibular disorders and chronic head, neck and facial pain. Find patient and professonal information and educational programs.
eMedicine Health: TMJ Overview
Explains the symptoms and treatment options.
Evaluation of TMJ Surgery in Cases Not Responding
Evaluates the outcome of 33 patients requiring TMJ surgery from 1970-1986 that had not responded to conservative, non-invasive treatment for an average of 29 months.
Jaw Joints and Allied Musculoskeletal Disorders Fo
Extensive information about TMJ disorders and advice.
Long Term Results of Open Surgery for the Treatmen
Results from 20 patients who had open surgery for internal derangement of the TMJ. From PubMed.
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: TMJ Disorders
Overview of TMJ disorders, the symptoms, treatment, causes, and prognosis.
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Rese
The causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and research of temporomandibular joint disorders.
Physical Therapy Corner: The Temporomandibular Joi
Anatomy pictures, muscles, joint movement, symptom list for temporomandibular joint disorder, self care tips, and simple ergonomics & posture information.
Sound Analysis of Temporomandibular Joint Internal
The sounds of the temporomandibular joint were analyzed with a phonograph to determine the status of internal derangements and estimate the value of this modality.
Study on the Application of Occlusal Splints in 31
Patients with articular disc displacement, deviation in form, and masticatory muscle disorders were put into occlusal splints and followed up on average at 30 months to determine results.
Surgical Treatment of Internal Derangment of the T
Using discoplasty, discectomy without replacement, and discectomy with replacement of the disc with a Proplast-Teflon interpositional implant, researchers compared 42 cases to learn the long term outcomes. From Pubmed.
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: An Overview at
A detailed look at these disorders including the symptoms, causes, treatment, possible surgery and chat transcripts from experts.
Temporomandibular.info
Information for patients and dentists on temporomandibular disorders.
Ten Year Outcome of Nonsurgical Treatment for Inte
56 patients were treated nonsurgically and then evaluated at 10 years to determine if their pain, jaw dysfunction, and limiting of daily activities had improved. From PubMed.
The American Pain Foundation: TMJ Disorders
A short overview of TMJ disorders including questions and answers.
The Merck Manual:Temporomandibular Disorders
Covers internal derangement of the TMJ, myofascial pain syndrome, agenesis of the jaw, condylar hypoplasia, condylar hypoplasia, ankylosis, and arthritis.
The TMJ Association, Ltd.
Provides information to patients, health professionals and the public. The Association provides support for sufferers and advocates for research and treatments of TMJ.
TMJ and Facial Pain Center
Dr. Shankland offers some basic information about temporomandibular joint dysfunction, as well as promoting his book for sale.
TMJ Syndrome: The Overlooked Diagnosis
A book by Dr. Richard Goldman that is fully available online for free. Chapters include tooth grinding, ear symptoms, triggers, treatment, surgery, and costs.
TMJ Talk
Patient hosted, moderated discussion board on all aspects of this disorder.
TMJ: Diet and Exercise Treatment
Covers nonsurgical treatment options. Reviews symptoms linked to the condition.