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Provides information to patients, health professionals and the public, and advocates for research and treatment.
www.tmj.org
Information about clenching teeth.
www.clenchingsyndrome.com
The Jaw Joints and Allied Musculo-Skeletal Disorders Foundation is a non-profit advocacy organization that focuses on prevention, awareness, education, and research.
tmjoints.org
Dr. Shankland offers some basic information about temporomandibular joint dysfunction, as well as promoting his book for sale.
www.drshankland.com
TMJ: Diet and Exercise Treatment
Covers nonsurgical treatment options. Reviews symptoms linked to the condition.
www.ctds.info
Information for patients and dentists.
www.temporomandibular.info
Patient hosted, moderated discussion board on aspects of this disorder.
p221.ezboard.com
eMedicine Health: TMJ Overview
Explains the symptoms and treatment options.
www.emedicinehealth.com
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: TMJ Disorders
Overview of disorders, the symptoms, treatment, causes, and prognosis.
www.nlm.nih.gov
American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
General information about the disorder and its symptoms. Includes a referral area which tells the percentage of the doctor's practice that is devoted to TMJD patients.
www.aacfp.org
The American Pain Foundation: TMJ Disorders
A short overview of disorders including questions and answers.
www.painfoundation.org
The Merck Manual:Temporomandibular Disorders
Covers internal derangement, myofascial pain syndrome, agenesis of the jaw, condylar hypoplasia, condylar hypoplasia, ankylosis, and arthritis.
www.merck.com
Anatomy Modules: TMJ Anatomy & Function
Pictures of anatomy and quick time movies illustrating the movement of a normal joint, joints with an anteriorly displaced meniscus without reduction, and joints with an anteriorly displaced meniscus with reduction.
www.rad.washington.edu
Animated MRI of the Temporomandibular Joint
8 MRI's with case reports, animated to show the particular problem.
www.quintpub.com
TMJ Syndrome: The Overlooked Diagnosis
A book by Dr. Richard Goldman that is fully available online for free. Chapters include tooth grinding, ear symptoms, triggers, treatment, surgery, and costs.
www.headandneck.com