TITLE:
Tempoporomandibular joint: Morphological and phisiological aspects
AUTHORS:
Mauricio Moscovici
KEYWORDS:
TMJ Joint; TMJ Meniscus
JOURNAL NAME:
Advances in Bioscience and Biotechnology,
Vol.4 No.5,
May
27,
2013
ABSTRACT: This is a study where 60 temporomandibular joints were analysed. Method: dissection of anatomical
parts, preserving TMJ itself, pterygoid lateral muscle, and its
insertions. A special study of the articular disc was performed through
histological slicing, for defining its structure and insertions. Results were
compared with classical descriptions of
different authors. Innervation of related structures is commented, as
well as clinical aspects of TMJ conditions in view of its morphological and
physiological aspects. Dental occlusion guide alterations, malocclusion,
interfere on the TMJ movements, leading to meniscus traumatic compres-sion
with possible chronic headache syndrome.