WHERE??
what is tmj?
THE INABILITY TO PROPERLY USE YOUR JAW
name one way tmj could be caused?
COULD HAVE SAID:
OVERUSE, TRAUMA, EXCESSIVE TEETH CLENCHING, GRINDING, STRESS, DAMAGE TO BONES, ETC.
take a guess (this wasn't mentioned in the slide) what is tmj most promiment in?
AGES 20-40 IN MOSTLY WOMEN
what bone does the jaw connect to?
what are some things that your jaw enables you to do?
is there a cure to tmj?
NO
HARD: How many people in the U.S. have tmj?
10-35 MILLION AMERICANS
what is the lower jawbone called?
THE MANDIBLE
what can develop in the area of tmj when someone is having an episode?
SORENESS, PAIN, DISCOMFORT, TIGHTNESS, ETC.
what are some possible remedies?
MOUTH SPLINTS, MOUTHGUARDS, LASER THERAPY, BOTOX, ARTHROSCOPY, ETC.
HARD: Fill in the blank. The jawbone is the only __ __ in our body.
DOUBLE HINGED
what is the upper part of your jaw called?
MAXILLA
can tmj form on both sides of the jaw?
YES
describe ways that tmj could impact everyday life?
MANY CORRECT RESPONSES POSSIBLE
Are you able to say or spell the long medical term for TMJ?
TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT