temporomandibular
Adjective
Meaning
temporomandibular (not comparable)
of or relating to both the temporal bone and mandible
Phrases with the word
Examples
A prosthodontist is an expert in cosmetics, dental implants, crowns, bridges, dentures, and temporomandibular disorders.
RDC/TMD considers temporomandibular disorders in 2 axes; axis I is the physical aspects, and axis II involves assessment of psychological status, mandibular function and TMD-related psychosocial disability.
Due to the proximity of the ear to the temporomandibular joint, TMJ pain can often be confused with ear pain.
The temporomandibular joint is high and the mandible is enlarged.
The temporomandibular joint is susceptible to a huge range of diseases, some rarer than others, and there is no implication that all of these will cause any symptoms or limitation in function at all.
Malocclusion, or a “bad bite,” may lead to problems with the temporomandibular joint and cause digestion problems.