TMJ CONDITIONS
Conditions we manage at the TMJ
TMJ disease refers to disorders affecting the temporomandibular joint, the small joint that connects your jaw to your skull. When this joint becomes inflamed, damaged, or misaligned, it can lead to pain, jaw clicking or locking, headaches, and difficulties with eating or speaking.
WHAT WE TREAT
Common TMJ conditions, one specialist practice
TMJ disease covers disorders of the temporomandibular joint, including arthritis and degeneration, disc displacement, and TMJ pathology (benign growths, cysts, and rarely malignant tumours). At Auckland TMJ Centre we diagnose and treat all forms of TMJ disease. We use the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Jaw Functional Limitation Scale (JFLS-8) to assess pain and function, and use minimally invasive techniques where possible.
- Conditions covered
- Common TMJ conditions across degenerative, inflammatory, traumatic, and mechanical presentations
- Common symptoms
- Pain · clicking · locking · headaches
- Assessment tools
- VAS · JFLS-8
- Multidisciplinary team
- Surgeons · Physiotherapists · Rheumatologists · Oral Medicine · Neurologists · Chronic Pain
- Care approach
- Specialists work together as required for each TMJ presentation
Start with the overview
New to TMJ disorders? One guide covers the whole spectrum.
CONDITIONS
Common TMJ conditions we treat
Each condition below links to a dedicated page.
Condition
TMJ Arthritis / Degenerative Joint Disease
Arthritis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) occurs when the joint wears down or becomes inflamed. Similar to joints in the knees or hips, the TMJ can develop "wear and tear" over time.
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Condition
Symptomatic TMJ Disc Displacement
Within the jaw joint, there is a small disc that acts as a cushion between the bones. Sometimes this disc slips out of its normal position, a condition known as disc displacement.
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Inflammatory Joint Disease affecting the TMJ
Inflammation of the temporomandibular joint caused by autoimmune, degenerative, infectious, or inflammatory conditions, resulting in pain and dysfunction.
Condition
TMJ Pathology
Although uncommon, the temporomandibular joint can be affected by various pathological conditions, including benign growths, cysts, and malignant tumours. These may develop from bone, cartilage, or surrounding soft tissues.
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Traumatic Injuries involving the TMJ
Damage to the temporomandibular joint and its associated structures caused by external physical force, such as falls, accidents, or blows to the jaw.
TMJ Ankylosis
A condition characterised by fibrous or bony fusion of the temporomandibular joint, leading to restricted or absent jaw movement.
TMJ Recurrent Dislocation
Repeated displacement of the mandibular condyle from its normal position within the temporomandibular joint, requiring repeated relocation.
Arthralgia / Myalgia involving the TMJ
Pain originating from the temporomandibular joint (arthralgia) or the muscles of mastication (myalgia) without significant structural joint pathology.
Same surgeons
OMS Specialists
When surgery is required, it is carried out at OMS Specialists, our co-located oral and maxillofacial surgery practice. Same surgeons, same accredited facility, full-scope surgical care across jaw, facial, oral, and skin conditions.
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