The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) of the human body is a
complex joint. Its movement is primarily controlled by the muscles of
mastication along with other structures of the head and neck. Restricted mouth
opening in itself is a symptom of TMJ disorders. TMJ arthritis is one of the
common disorders found in this joint. Radiological investigations, including
MRI, are beneficial in the diagnosis of TMJ Dysfunction. It is the most
prevalent type of musculoskeletal disorder with different clinical features. Most
common presentation is the limited mouth opening (LMO), which could be
arthrogenic or myogenic in nature. This further leads to activity limitation of
the subject suffering from this disorder. Use of the metal ruler to measure the
limited mouth opening is a common assessment method, along with other simple
and complex procedures to accurately measure the mouth opening at TMJ. The
treatment of TMJ issues frequently entails a multidisciplinary strategy that
includes behavioural, physical, and pharmaceutical therapies. Physiotherapy,
cognitive behavioural therapy, occlusal splints, analgesics, and non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) are common forms of treatment. Thus,
mouth opening, an important function of TM Joint mostly affected by all TM
Joint Disorders, is also an important indicator that diagnosis and management
are necessary to prevent activity limitation.
Author(s) Details
Noel Samuel Macwan
College of Physiotherapy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University,
Piparia, Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat 391780, India.
Ashwini Mistry
College of Physiotherapy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be
University, Piparia, Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat 391780, India.
Tanvi Ashvinbhai
Radadiya
College of Physiotherapy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University,
Piparia, Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat 391780, India.
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