How to Use temporomandibular in a Sentence

temporomandibular

adjective
  • The temporomandibular joint connects the lower jaw (or mandible) to the temporal bone at the side of the head.
    — Marlene Cimons, Sun-Sentinel.com, 13 June 2017
  • Your temporomandibular joints sit directly in front of your ears on each side, just millimeters from your ears.
    — Julie Stewart, Men's Health, 26 July 2022
  • Scientists don't know what causes it, although trauma to the jaw or temporomandibular joint is a clear risk factor.
    — Marlene Cimons, Sun-Sentinel.com, 13 June 2017
  • These included teeth grinding, cracked and chipped teeth and symptoms of temporomandibular joint dysfunction, like jaw pain.
    — New York Times, 19 May 2021
  • Faith eventually scheduled a temporomandibular joint arthroscopy, a surgery that relieves pain and restores the jaw's full range of motion.
    — Bethany Ao Philadelphia Inquirer, Star Tribune, 30 Oct. 2020
  • The blow fractured his temporomandibular joint, damaged his inner ear, and resulted in a two-year bout with almost constant pain and nausea.
    — Gillian Telling, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Like most parts of your body, sometimes your temporomandibular joints can act up, resulting in a TMJ disorder.
    — Korin Miller, SELF, 20 Oct. 2020
  • The remedy is effective for folks suffering from temporomandibular joint disorder, which causes jaw pain and stiffness, or teeth grinders, like me.
    — Morgan Tilton, The Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2025
  • One common cause of ear pressure is temporomandibular joint dysfunction, which causes pain and inflammation in the joints connecting your jawbone and your skull.
    — Julie Stewart, Men's Health, 26 July 2022
  • The force of the blow dislocated Sanchez’s jaw, permanently damaging both her temporomandibular joints, which connect the jawbone to the skull.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Add-on services include hot stone foot reflexology, cerebral spinal therapy and temporomandibular joint relief.
    — Lisa Boone, latimes.com, 7 June 2019
  • For the treatment of severe TMJ disorder, implants can be surgically placed in the jaw to replace either part or all of the temporomandibular joint.
    — Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 15 July 2022
  • Still, other evidence points a finger at chronic physical conditions like irritable bowel syndrome or disorders of the temporomandibular joint in the jaw.
    — Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 4 Aug. 2022
  • The grinding itself can be treated by wearing a night guard to protect one's teeth, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ; there is one on each side of the jaw), and further extending muscles of the jaw.
    — Rachel King, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2021
  • The temporomandibular joint — located adjacent to the masseter muscle — connects the lower jaw to the skull, and structural issues or habitual grinding and clenching of the teeth can lead to stiffness in the jaw, headaches and more.
    — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Chewing something forcefully and consistently can also cause issues with the temporomandibular joint, also known as TMJ, which connects the lower jaw to the skull.
    — Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 25 July 2024
  • Azalea announces via Twitter that she has been diagnosed with TMJ, or temporomandibular joint dysfunction, the medical term for jaw pain or dysfunction.
    — Alexandra Holterman, Billboard, 11 July 2017
  • There is a wide range of treatments available for temporomandibular joint dysfunction, from nonsurgical methods like corrective dental appliances and physical therapy to surgery for the most severe cases.
    — Julie Stewart, Men's Health, 26 July 2022
  • This treatment can also boost collagen production, ease sinus congestion, and even provide relief for TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders.
    — Tira Urquhart, Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Sunder also said the face wrap and similar products are not ideal for everyone, raising concerns about consumers with TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder) and sensitive or acne-prone skin.
    — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Facial pain and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain can be debilitating and complex to treat, often requiring an interdisciplinary approach.
    — Dr. Patricia Richard, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
  • To complicate her veneer aftercare even further, Chanel has temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), a term for a group of conditions that trigger pain and dysfunction in either of the jaw joints and/or the surrounding muscles.
    — Katie Way, SELF, 30 Sep. 2024

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