Temporo Mandibular Joint( Lower Jaw Joint)

Temporomandibular joints (TMJs) are located in front of External Ear and are one of the most commonly used joints. These are also one of the most complex joints and play crucial roles in mastication and speech. The most common causes of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are muscular disorders, which are commonly referred to as myofascial pain and dysfunction.
Other causes of temporomandibular pain or dysfunction originate primarily within the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). These causes include internal derangement, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic recurrent dislocation, and infection. Although most of these disorders respond to nonsurgical therapy, some patients may eventually require surgical treatment. Ankylosis is a very common problem in India in which mouth opening gradually reduces and jaw growth also stops. Commonest cause of TMJ
Ankylosis is injury to the chin and fracture of Condyles during childhood, Neoplasia (tumor) and TMJ Ankylosis requires surgery.