{"id":2804,"date":"2025-09-10T13:23:29","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T13:23:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balcare.bg\/treatment-of-temporomandibular-joint-tmj-disorders\/"},"modified":"2026-10-17T10:28:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T10:28:48","slug":"tmj-jaw-disorders","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/balcare.bg\/en\/tmj-jaw-disorders\/","title":{"rendered":"Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders<\/span><\/h2><\/div>
The temporomandibular joint connects the lower jaw to the skull, allowing movements such as opening, closing, and side-to-side movement of the mouth. It is essential for functions such as speaking, chewing, and swallowing, with the disc in the joint serving as a cushion to protect the jaw, and the muscles controlling its movements.<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>
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What is the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/header>
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\nThe temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is located between the lower jaw and the temporal bone. It consists of a series of ligaments, muscles, bones, and articular discs responsible for the proper functioning of the jaw during its movements. This joint enables chewing, as well as all other movements the lower jaw can perform. The temporomandibular joint plays an essential role in our lives, being one of the most important systems in the human body. We have two, one on each side of the head. They can vary in shape, size, and function. The joints work in synergy with the cervical vertebrae, facial bones, and various muscles to allow the mouth to open and close, move left and right, forward and backward, and rotate. <\/p>\n

Any change in this system can be associated with temporomandibular joint dysfunction, and the expertise of an orthodontist is required to correctly identify the cause of the problems.<\/p>\n

Patients often experience a clicking sound in this area when opening or closing their mouths. They may also feel muscle tension or stiffness, especially in the morning. These are the first and most common symptoms and are usually the reason patients seek medical attention. <\/p>\n

The cause of these symptoms is most often the displaced position of the mandibular condyles within the joint. The temporomandibular joint consists of: <\/p>\n

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  • cranial elements;<\/li>\n
  • mandibular elements (mandibular condyle);<\/li>\n
  • joint elements (joint capsule, ligaments, and articular discs).<\/li>\n
  • The mandibular condyle is the upper end of the posterior process of the mandibular ramus. It is shaped like a truncated cone with a large base oriented upwards and acts as an axis for mandibular movements. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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