DA0E.6
category
Dentofacial functional abnormalities
Definition
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) is the name given to a group of symptoms that cause pain in the head, face, and jaw. The symptoms include headaches, soreness in the chewing muscles, and clicking or stiffness of the joints. They often have psychological as well as physical causes.
Inclusions
- Abnormal jaw closure
Exclusions
- bruxism
(DA0E.7) - teeth clenching
(DA0E.7) - teeth-grinding NOS
(DA0E.7)
Also indexed as
Abnormal jaw closureAbnormal jaw openingDentofacial functional abnormalitiesMalocclusion due to abnormal swallowingMalocclusion due to mouth breathingMalocclusion due to tongue, lip or finger habitsMyositis of the masticatory musclesdentofacial functional abnormality NOSdentofacial functional anomaly