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TMJ dysfunction or
TMD or craniocervical mandibular
disorders [CMD]
There are many studies, websites and books 1,2,3,4,5,6, which link
dysfunction of the TMJ, known as TMJ dysfunction or TMD or craniocervical mandibular
disorders [CMD] to multiple symptoms, including but not limited to tinnitus, Meniere’s
disease, decreased hearing, aural fullness, headaches, dizziness, difficulty balancing,
difficulty swallowing, neck and shoulder soreness, cracking & clicking sounds in the jaw
joints, limited mouth opening, visual disturbances and in some cases neurological
diseases.
References:
TMJ: Its many faces; Shankland II, Wesley E.; D.D.S., M.S.; Anadem Publishing, Ohio; 1996
Symptoms of the cervical spine in temporomandibular cervical spine disorders; De Wijer, A; Steenks,
M.H.; De Leeuw, J.R.J. ; Bosman, F ; Journal of Oral Rehabilitation 1996 23; 742-750
The Relationship of Tinnitus to Craniocervical Mandibular Disorders; Gelb, Harold B.S., D.M.D. ; Gelb,
Michael L. D.D.S., M.S. ; Wagner, Melinda L. B.A., M.D. ; www.northlaw.com
Prevalence of signs and symptoms of craniomandibular disorders in Tinnitus Patients; Rubenstein,
Barbara D.D.S. ; Axelsson, Alf M.D., PhD ; Carlsson, Gunnar E. D.D.S., Odont Dr. ; Journal of
Craniomandibular Disorders: Facial & Oral Pain ; 1990 Summer; 4(3): 186-92
Cervical signs and symptoms in patients with Meniere’s Disease: A controlled study; Bjorne A, Berven
A, Agerberg G; Clinic of Periodontology, Lasarettet, Ystad, Sweden; Cranio 1998 Jul: 16(3):194-202
Craniomandibular disorders in patients with Meniere’s disease: A controlled study; Bjorne A, Agerberg
A; Journal of Oral & Facial Pain; 1996 Winter; 10(1):28-37
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