Disorders of the temporomandibular joint function are called "craniomandibular dysfunctions" (CMD). Symptoms of CMD can be found on the one hand locally in the jaw system (pain in the joint or in the muscles guiding the joint, movement disorders of the lower jaw, possibly cracking noises), or as possible effects in other regions and body systems. (Headaches, dizziness, ringing in the ears, neck and back pain, difficulty swallowing, and other symptoms).
The importance of the temporomandibular joint lies on the one hand in oral function (chewing, speaking, swallowing) it also statically influences the alignment of the head on the trunk and the overall posture. Neurologically, the temporomandibular joint is interconnected with other body systems, which explains more remote clinical symptoms. However, these static and neurophysiological relationships are reciprocal, meaning that the jaw is also influenced from other regions of the body.
The cause is often overloading of the masticatory system, which leads to acute symptoms (e.g. pressing and grinding activities or intensive dental treatments) Also a functionally poorly adjusted bite can increase the loads on the jaw immensely.
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