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    This document discusses the examination of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). It begins with definitions of the TMJ and its anatomy. It then describes the clinical examination process, including inspection for asymmetry or swelling, palpation of the joint, and auscultation to detect joint sounds. Examination of the muscles of mastication is also covered, focusing on the temporalis, masseter, and pterygoid muscles. A thorough TMJ examination is emphasized as the first step in properly diagnosing and treating TMJ conditions.

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    This document discusses the examination of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). It begins with definitions of the TMJ and its anatomy. It then describes the clinical examination process, including inspection for asymmetry or swelling, palpation of the joint, and auscultation to detect joint sounds. Examination of the muscles of mastication is also covered, focusing on the temporalis, masseter, and pterygoid muscles. A thorough TMJ examination is emphasized as the first step in properly diagnosing and treating TMJ conditions.

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    This document discusses the examination of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). It begins with definitions of the TMJ and its anatomy. It then describes the clinical examination process, including inspection for asymmetry or swelling, palpation of the joint, and auscultation to detect joint sounds. Examination of the muscles of mastication is also covered, focusing on the temporalis, masseter, and pterygoid muscles. A thorough TMJ examination is emphasized as the first step in properly diagnosing and treating TMJ conditions.

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    This document discusses the examination of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). It begins with definitions of the TMJ and its anatomy. It then describes the clinical examination process, including inspection for asymmetry or swelling, palpation of the joint, and auscultation to detect joint sounds. Examination of the muscles of mastication is also covered, focusing on the temporalis, masseter, and pterygoid muscles. A thorough TMJ examination is emphasized as the first step in properly diagnosing and treating TMJ conditions.

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    EXAMINATION OF TMJ

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    CONTENTS
    • Definition
    • Anatomy of the joint
    • Clinical Examination of TMJ
    • Clinical Examination of Muscles of Mastication

    27/10/2017 2
    DEFINITION
    • The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the
    articulation of the mandibular condyle with
    the glenoid fossa of the temporal bone.

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    ANATOMY OF THE JOINT
    • Bony components of the joint
    i. Mandible
    ii. Temporal Bone
    • Articular Disk
    • Synovial Membranes
    • Retrodiscal Tissue
    • Ligaments of TMJ
    • Blood Supply
    • Nerve Supply
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    CLINICAL EXAMINATION OF TMJ
    1. History taking
    2. Inspection
    3. Palpation: Intra-auricular and Extra-auricular
    4. Auscultation: Joint sounds

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    INSPECTION
    • Inspected for
    Asymmetry, Scars,
    Swelling, Ulceration,
    Sinus openings in pre
    auricular area.
    • Observed for
    Deviation or
    Deflection of
    mandible on mouth
    opening.
    • Assesment of range
    of mandibular
    movements.

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    PALPATION
    • Palpation done by standing at 10 o’clock or
    11 o’clock position.

    INTRA-AURICULAR EXTRA-AURICULAR

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    JOINT SOUNDS
    • 2 Types:
    • Clicks: single explosive noise of short duration
    • Crepitus: continuous ‘grating’ noise.

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    CLINICAL EXAMINATION OF MUSCLES
    OF MASTICATION
    • Functional disorders of the masticatory muscle
    are probably the most common TMD complaint.
    • Masticatory muscle disorder : Pain and
    Dysfunction.
    • Muscles examined:
    1. Temporalis
    2. Masseter
    3. Medial pterygoid
    4. Lateral pterygoid

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    TEMPORALIS

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    MASSETER

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    MEDIAL PTERYGOID AND LATERAL
    PTERYGOID

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    CONCLUSION
    • As it is rightly said
    “the first step towards cure is to know what the
    disease is”
    • Therefore a thorough examination of TMJ is
    very important for proper diagnosis and
    treatment of the condition.

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    REFERENCES
    • B D Chaurasia Human Anatomy
    • Burket’s Oral Medicine

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    THANK YOU

    27/10/2017 17

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