The temporomandibular joint is formed by the mandibular and the temporal bone of the skull, which together with muscular structures allow movements such as opening, closing, laterality, protrusion and mandibular retrusion.
The etiology of temporomandibular disorders are complex and varied, and it is a challenge for the evaluation, diagnosis and management of this pathology. Treatment can be conservative or surgical.
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Learn about the clinical manifestations, causes and consequences of temporomandibular disorders, in addition to the management and treatment of this pathology.
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Li, D.T.S.; Leung, Y.Y. Temporomandibular Disorders: Current Concepts and Controversies in Diagnosis and Management. Diagnostics 2021, 11, 459. https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics11030459
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