Prevalence of Disorders of Temperomandibular Joint and its Association with Mouth Opening In an Indian Population

Chanchal Katariya, Thenmozhi M. S.

Abstract: The temporomandibular joint is the joint of the jaw and is frequently referred to as TMJ. The TMJ is a bilateral synovial articulation between the mandible and temporal bone.TMJ is only responsible for mouth opening.The movements of mandible is ensured by TMJ. In studies, Maximum mouth opening for adults has generally been around 50 mm, with a range from 32mm to 77mm. Men can open to about 50-60, and women to 45-55mm. To make survey and evaluate number of people suffer from Temperomandibular joint mouth opening disorder in an Indian population.

Keywords: TEMPEROMANDIBULAR JOINT, DISORDER, PREVELANCE