Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
TMJ Disorder
📋Overview
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD) is a term encompassing various conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), the muscles controlling jaw movement, and related structures. It is a modern preferred term replacing older labels such as 'TMJ syndrome' or 'temporomandibular arthralgia.' TMD involves pain, dysfunction, or both in the jaw joint and muscles, often causing difficulty with chewing, speaking, or jaw movement.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0039494ICD-10-CM
M26.6M26.609M26.60
MeSH
D013705
SNOMED CT (US)
41888000
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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