Functional Anatomy and TM Pathology

Educational Objectives

  1. Understand the functional anatomy of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
  2. Understand what makes the TMJ a unique joint.
  3. Understand TMJ pathology.

Introduction

Up to 75 percent of the population has at least one sign or symptom of temporomandibular (TM) dysfunction at any given time, and 34 percent of the population reports having a temporomandibular disorder (TMD).  Understanding and treating TMDs is an opportunity to help up to one-third of patients.

Anatomy of the TMJ is complex and important in understanding the pathology and treatment of TMDs.  This article is intended as a refresher on TMJ anatomy and pathology.

3 CEUs

R550.00

AV Adri / 2024-10-15 Very useful article and reads easily. The sketches made the understanding of the joint easier.
SN Shreenu / 2024-10-16
DJ Danielle / 2024-10-20 In depth article, easily understood; as TMJ extremely complicated
JC Jade / 2024-10-20
TP Taryn / 2024-10-21 The article was really amazing! Interesting and well presenting with good clinical application. Some of the questions asked (eg. 9) were somewhat ambiguous and difficult to answer as the options available had 2 right answers but no option to choose both.
SV Samantha / 2024-10-23
TP Tessa / 2024-10-24
Sv Sanet / 2024-10-24 Would love to be able to see the results of the exam, in order to know where errors were made. We also learn from mistakes
RJ Rene / 2024-10-24
ZS Zeta / 2024-10-25
MD Magaretha / 2024-10-26
NM Nomxolisi / 2024-10-26
BV Belindi / 2024-10-26 Very informative.
SS Stella / 2024-10-26 Great revision and new information - intersting!
PM Pabalelo Sylvia / 2024-10-26
JP Johanna / 2026-03-29

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Starts: Thursday, January 1 1970 at 1:00 AM
Ends: Thursday, January 1 1970 at 1:00 AM