temporomandibular
adjective
tem·po·ro·man·dib·u·lar
ˈtem-pə-rō-man-ˈdi-byə-lər 
: of, relating to, being, or affecting the joint between the temporal bone and the mandible that allows for the movement of the mandible
temporomandibular dysfunction
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Chewing something forcefully and consistently can also cause issues with the temporomandibular joint, also known as TMJ, which connects the lower jaw to the skull.
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 25 July 2024
At least 23 patients, some of whom described being desperate for relief from sleep apnea or temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), have sued Galella in recent years claiming that the AGGA damaged their mouths and, in some cases, caused tooth loss.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2024
For the treatment of severe TMJ disorder, implants can be surgically placed in the jaw to replace either part or all of the temporomandibular joint.
—Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 15 July 2022
There is a wide range of treatments available for temporomandibular joint dysfunction, from nonsurgical methods like corrective dental appliances and physical therapy to surgery for the most severe cases.
—Julie Stewart, Men's Health, 26 July 2022
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 25 July 2024
At least 23 patients, some of whom described being desperate for relief from sleep apnea or temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), have sued Galella in recent years claiming that the AGGA damaged their mouths and, in some cases, caused tooth loss.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2024
For the treatment of severe TMJ disorder, implants can be surgically placed in the jaw to replace either part or all of the temporomandibular joint.
—Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 15 July 2022
There is a wide range of treatments available for temporomandibular joint dysfunction, from nonsurgical methods like corrective dental appliances and physical therapy to surgery for the most severe cases.
—Julie Stewart, Men's Health, 26 July 2022
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temporomandibular
adjective
tem·po·ro·man·dib·u·lar
ˈtem-pə-rō-man-ˈdib-yə-lər
: of, relating to, or affecting the temporomandibular joint
temporomandibular pain and dysfunction—George Dimitroulis
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