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Understanding Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

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Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) refer to a group of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) along with morphological and functional deformities [1, 2] that include disturbances of intra-articular discal position and/or structure as well as dysfunction of associated musculature [3]. TMDs are considered as a major cause of pain of non-dental origin in the orofacial region.

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Einstein, A., Hassan, S., Ghritlahare, H. (2021). Understanding Temporomandibular Joint Disorders. In: Bhargava, D. (eds) Temporomandibular Joint Disorders. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2754-5_5

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