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Dentofacial functional abnormalities
Anormalidades dentofaciais funcionais
CategoryDefinition
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.
Exclusions
- teeth-grinding NOS
- bruxism
- teeth clenching
Inclusions
- Abnormal jaw closure
Index Terms
Dentofacial functional abnormalitiesdentofacial functional anomalydentofacial functional abnormality NOSAbnormal jaw closureAbnormal jaw openingMalocclusion due to abnormal swallowingMalocclusion due to mouth breathingMalocclusion due to tongue, lip or finger habitsMyositis of the masticatory muscles