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.

Non-profit organization dedicated to facial pain and related disorders. Also provides a list of physicians.

Non-profit organization of maxillofacial, orthopedic, plastic/reconstructive and oral and maxillofacial surgical specialists dedicated to promoting education, research, and patient services concerning orthopedic disease of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Includes diagnosis and management guidelines, video clips and a membership list.

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.

8 MRI's with case reports, animated to show the particular problem.

Information about clenching teeth.

An comparison of two groups of patients.

Bilateral imaging that shows abnormalities in patients with and without pain.

Compares the outcomes of two sets of patients.

Provides in-home physical therapy to post-operativ cranio-facial patients in New York and New Jersey.

The Craniofacial Pain Center of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is devoted to the diagnosis and management of temporomandibular disorders and chronic head, neck and facial pain. Find patient and professional information and educational programs.

CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health) update regarding the FDA's role in monitoring these devices, the types of devices on the market and their status.

The Jaw Joints and Allied Musculo-Skeletal Disorders Foundation is a non-profit advocacy organization that focuses on prevention, awareness, education, and research.

Long term study of 466 patients in 5 treatment groups to determine the outcome of Silastic, permanent Silastic, or Proplast implants to replace painful disc displacements compared to nonimplant surgery or nonsurgical modalities.

To assess whether alloplastic implants were associated with rheumatological disorders, the study supported by a grant from Dow Corning Corporation, who made the implants.

Overview of disorders, the symptoms, treatment, causes, and prognosis.

Evaluates the cellular tissue response to disc material by its changes and fragmentation.

Lists symptoms, treatment, medications and resources.

Anatomy pictures, muscles, joint movement, symptom list, self care tips, and simple ergonomics and posture information.

The management of failed Proplast/Teflon, Silastic, and Christensen Fossa implants by removal, joint debridement, recountouring of the articulating surfaces, and placement of a temporalis muscle/fascia flap for joint lining including the outcome of this protocol.

Examines self-reported systemic and immune mediated disorders in patients with Proplast-Teflon TMJ implants by comparing them to a group who was not exposed to these alloplastic implants and to a group who has had these implants removed.

Offers a message board to discuss surgery and related problems.

42 consecutive patients had reconstruction using this prosthesis, and were followed for 5-8 years to determine the long term results.

Support for the disorder and its related ailments, composed by patients. Features include message board, weblog, doctor referral list, and patient stories.

Message board for patients to discuss surgery and implants.

A book by Dr. Richard Goldman that is fully available online for free. Chapters include tooth grinding, ear symptoms, triggers, treatment, surgery, and costs.

Patient hosted, moderated discussion board on aspects of this disorder.

Offers description and treatment of TMJ and facial pain disorders. Located in Columbus, Ohio.

Covers nonsurgical treatment options. Reviews symptoms linked to the condition.

The new technique of tissue-engineered growth of cartilage for the replacement of discs and its effectiveness.

A detailed look at these disorders including the symptoms, causes, treatment, possible surgery and chat transcripts from experts.

Information for patients and dentists.

56 patients were treated nonsurgically and then evaluated at 10 years to determine if their pain, jaw dysfunction, and limiting of daily activities had improved. From PubMed.

A short overview of disorders including questions and answers.

An online portal for individuals to find a doctor or dentist in their area that treat temporomandibular joint syndrome and other sleep disorders.

Covers internal derangement, myofascial pain syndrome, agenesis of the jaw, condylar hypoplasia, condylar hypoplasia, ankylosis, and arthritis.

Provides information to patients, health professionals and the public, and advocates for research and treatment.

Explains the symptoms and treatment options.