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temporomandibular

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tem·po·ro·man·dib·u·lar  (tmp-r-mn-dby-lr)
adj.
Of, relating to, or formed by the temporal bone and the mandible.


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The factors that lead to problems a person might face while opening and/or shutting his/her jaw are known as the causes of temporomandibular (TMJ) joint disorder.
Problems with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is commonly reported in birth defects, arthritis and injury.
Approximately 10 million individuals in the United States are affected by temporomandibular joint (TMJ) abnormalities (National Institutes of Health data, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research).
 
 
 
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