Anatomy The temporomandibular joint connects the lower jaw (the mandible) with the skull. It is formed by the upper jaw (the maxilla), which is rigidly connected to the skull, and the relatively movable lower jaw (the mandible) attached to it. The head of the joint (caput mandibulae) is part of the lower jaw and lies … Pain in the temporomandibular joint
Symptoms Temporomandibular joint pain can manifest itself in many different ways: Often the treating physician does not refer to problems in the mouth, since the symptoms that occur have nothing to do with the oral cavity at first. Patients with severe headaches are very often only treated symptomatically with painkillers or similar. In patients with … Symptoms | Pain in the temporomandibular joint
Introduction Diseases of the temporomandibular joint are not uncommon. Within Germany, disorders of the normal function of the temporomandibular joint are, in addition to the occurrence of carious defects, one of the most frequent abnormalities in the oral cavity. According to extensive studies, over 10 million citizens suffer from temporomandibular joint arthrosis. The number of … TMJ Crackling
Causes of temporomandibular joint cracking Since jaw joint cracking is merely a symptom of various diseases of the joint, its causes can be of various kinds. Long-term treatment of this symptom can therefore only be achieved through appropriate therapy of the underlying problem. For this reason, it is extremely important to pay attention to when … Causes of temporomandibular joint cracking | TMJ Crackling
TMJ clicking with or without pain – What are the causes? The cracking of the temporomandibular joint can cause an unpleasant noise, but it does not always have to be accompanied by pain. Pain often occurs when the temporomandibular joint jumps out of the socket completely (dislocation) and the muscles are overstretched. However, this dislocation … TMJ clicking with or without pain – What are the causes? | TMJ Crackling
Jaw joint cracking while chewing Many of those affected only have complaints on one side, but not on both sides. In general, this means that only one temporomandibular joint tends to pop out and the other remains in the normal joint path. It is quite possible to feel these symptoms bilaterally. The causes can be … Jaw joint cracking while chewing | TMJ Crackling
Prevention The development of temporomandibular joint cracking can be prevented by simple means in the majority of cases. On the one hand, regular visits to the dentist, where the condition of the teeth and, if necessary, of the dental prosthesis is closely examined, are essential. On the other hand, it can be helpful as a … Prevention | TMJ Crackling
Synonyms Dens serotinus, Dens sapiens Introduction Wisdom teeth have a variety of shapes and root systems, they can have up to five cusps and several roots, some of which are fused together. Pain in the wisdom tooth can be caused by various reasons, which will be discussed below. If wisdom teeth have already broken through, … Pain in the wisdom tooth
Therapy Wisdom tooth inflammation usually causes patients great pain, which makes it impossible to sleep at night. They can radiate over the whole jaw up to the ear. Painkillers are often used to relieve the pain. Ibuprofen should be the drug of choice in this case. Paracetamol can be used as an alternative.One should not … Therapy | Pain in the wisdom tooth
Wisdom tooth extraction or wisdom tooth surgery A wisdom tooth is quite often removed before the breakthrough, in a surgical procedure (OP) with opening of the jaw. However, not everyone has third molars, and many people do not have all or even no wisdom teeth. However, it is also possible to remove a wisdom tooth … Wisdom tooth extraction or wisdom tooth surgery | Pain in the wisdom tooth
Summary In summary, a patient who experiences pain in the area of wisdom teeth should see a dentist as soon as possible. The dentist will usually take an X-ray (Ortopanthomogramm) and assess the position of the wisdom teeth. As a first aid against the pain, the affected patient can take light painkillers and/or cool the … Summary | Pain in the wisdom tooth
