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Temporomandibular Muscle/Joint Disorder (TMJD)

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The Temporomandibular Muscle/Joint Disorder (TMJD) topic includes research on the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and muscles. TMJDs are a group of more than 30 conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and muscles that control jaw movement. Many TMJDs last only a short time and go away on their own. However, in some cases TMJDs can become chronic or long-lasting.

Temporomandibular Muscle/Joint Disorder (TMJD)

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