<unk>  <unk> ,<unk>  is an umbrella term covering pain and dysfunction of the muscles of mastication (the muscles that move the jaw) and the<unk><unk> s (the<unk> s which connect the mandible to the skull). The most important feature is pain, followed by restricted mandibular movement, and noises from the<unk><unk> s (TMJ) during jaw movement. Although<unk>  is not life-threatening, it can be detrimental to quality of life; this is because the symptoms can become chronic and difficult to manage. In this article, the term<unk>  disorder is taken to mean any disorder that affects the<unk><unk> , and<unk>  (here also abbreviated to<unk>  is taken to mean symptomatic (e.g. pain, limitation of movement, clicking) dysfunction of the<unk><unk> . However, there is no single, globally accepted term or definition concerning this topic.<unk> s have a range of causes and often co-occur with a number of overlapping medical conditions, including headaches, fibromyalgia, back pain, and irritable bowel. However, these factors are poorly understood, and there is disagreement as to their relative importance. There are many treatments available, although there is a general lack of evidence for any treatment in<unk> , and no widely accepted treatment protocol. Common treatments include provision of occlusal splints, psychosocial interventions like cognitive behavioral therapy, physical therapy, and pain medication or others. Most sources agree that no irreversible treatment should be carried out for<unk> . About 20% to 30% of the adult population are affected to some degree. Usually people affected by<unk>  are between 20 and 40 years of age, and it is more common in females than males.<unk>  is the second most frequent cause of orofacial pain after dental pain (i.e. toothache).
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction
Impacted wisdom teeth
Facial nerve paralysis
Eustachian tube dysfunction
Orofacial myofunctional disorders
Barodontalgia
Ear pain
Orofacial pain