temporomandibular
adjective
tem·po·ro·man·dib·u·lar
ˈtem-pə-rō-man-ˈdi-byə-lər 
: of, relating to, being, or affecting the joint between the temporal bone and the mandible that allows for the movement of the mandible
temporomandibular dysfunction
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Treating any underlying health conditions that might contribute to BMS—from temporomandibular joint dysfunction (issues with the joints that connect the lower jaw to the skull) to diabetes—can also help alleviate BMS symptoms.
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
To complicate her veneer aftercare even further, Chanel has temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), a term for a group of conditions that trigger pain and dysfunction in either of the jaw joints and/or the surrounding muscles.
—Katie Way, SELF, 30 Sep. 2024
Chewing something forcefully and consistently can also cause issues with the temporomandibular joint, also known as TMJ, which connects the lower jaw to the skull.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 25 July 2024
At least 23 patients, some of whom described being desperate for relief from sleep apnea or temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), have sued Galella in recent years claiming that the AGGA damaged their mouths and, in some cases, caused tooth loss.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2024
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
To complicate her veneer aftercare even further, Chanel has temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), a term for a group of conditions that trigger pain and dysfunction in either of the jaw joints and/or the surrounding muscles.
—Katie Way, SELF, 30 Sep. 2024
Chewing something forcefully and consistently can also cause issues with the temporomandibular joint, also known as TMJ, which connects the lower jaw to the skull.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 25 July 2024
At least 23 patients, some of whom described being desperate for relief from sleep apnea or temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), have sued Galella in recent years claiming that the AGGA damaged their mouths and, in some cases, caused tooth loss.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2024
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temporomandibular
adjective
tem·po·ro·man·dib·u·lar
ˈtem-pə-rō-man-ˈdib-yə-lər
: of, relating to, or affecting the temporomandibular joint
temporomandibular pain and dysfunction—George Dimitroulis
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