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ATM: temporomandibular disorders related to stress

ATM: temporomandibular disorders related to stress

Edited by: TOP DOCTORS® at 02/12/2021

Temporomandibular disorders (TMJ) are disorders that affect the union of the skull with the jaw, these have several causes but one of the common factors that originate it is the stress.

Dr. Translation and Localization

what is stress Temporomandibular disorders, or better known as TMJ, are the disorders that affect the union of the skull with the mandible, as well as the structures that compose it: muscles, ligaments, meniscus and capsule.

These disorders have several origins, among the most common are: injuries (eg. Fractures), habits (eg. Nail biting), stress situations (eg. Teeth), degenerative diseases (eg. Rheumatoid arthritis), among others.

Although each disorder has particular signs and symptoms, it is possible to say that the most common signs are: pain in the temporomandibular joint itself or in areas close to it, noise, and / or limitation during movements of mastication.

Stress as one of the most common factors in ATMs

The population most affected are professionals with a high degree of stress , people who use their voice at work (eg. Teachers, receptionists, etc.), as well as the female gender, for the most part, by hormonal changes.

Specifically, in the labor aspect, the quality of life of those affected with TMJ is altered in their ability to express themselves, in addition to chronic pain.

Treatments and exercises to combat the ATM

Fortunately, temporomandibular joint disorders are successfully treated with conservative therapies , where up to 85% of patients improve with early analgesics, muscle relaxants, and limited function.

It should be mentioned that each case is different and an accurate diagnosis must be established for each pathology .

If conservative therapies do not work, there is the option of performing an arthrocentesis , which consists of washing the temporomandibular joint under sedation and demonstrating its high effectiveness and low incidence of complications.

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