Joint Mandibular

The mandibular joint is one of the largest joints in our body. With its help, the lower jaw is located above the temporal bone and does not fall even when chewing, which makes our body multifunctional. At the same time, the small size of the joint makes it possible to easily treat certain diseases through easy access to its surroundings.

The mandibular joint (more precisely, the joint of the mandible (or the joint of the lower jaw) is the articulation of the upper jaw with the lower jaw. It is important for the functioning of speech and chewing. It is easily confused with the temporomandibular joint, but they differ in shape and origin.

One of the significant factors in a person’s health and general well-being is the preservation of the jaw joint. The joints of the jaws provide movement that allows chewing food, opening and closing the mouth, and turning and tilting the head. Both the shape of the face and the functioning of the senses depend on its functionality. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor the condition and health of this joint. It is necessary for normal life and the preservation of physiological abilities.

Nowadays, people with various problems may encounter hypofunction of the jaw or mandibular joints. This could be pain or, for example, a feeling of muscle tension around the jaw. Thus, the work and functions of the mandibular joint apparatus can be affected by various injuries or diseases. The physical capabilities of the body and the proper functioning of the mandibular joints and ligaments can be disrupted in various situations: diseases, displacements, abnormal changes, acquired or congenital pathologies. In this case, people may experience pain, pressure, clenching, or even be completely unable to move the jaw, which in turn leads to serious consequences. Acromatic insufficiency can occur against the background of other physiological or mental disorders, diseases of the organs of vision and hearing, as well as the organs of the digestive system. If the described signs of damage to the mandibular structure appear, it is worth

The mandibular joint belongs to the group of temporomandibular joints. It connects the lower jaw to the skull, allowing the jaw to move in three directions - back-forward, right-left and up-down. The joint is formed by the head of the mandible and the fossa of the mandible, which is located on the facial surface of the temporal bone. Connecting, they form the articular process of the lower jaw.

The vertical movement of the lower jaw occurs in this joint. The up-down joint provides for swallowing. The pressure in the joint between the jaw and the skull is created by a lever relationship, which requires less force to lift the jaw back than to move it forward, which is why headaches occur more often when biting down.

Serious diseases such as arthritis and ankylosis of the mandible can also affect this joint. Arthritis leads to irritation and inflammation of the joint, ankylosis leads to adhesion of the articular surfaces and fixation of the head of the mandible in the fossa.

In addition, many people have problems with their bite. For example, strong protrusion of the upper teeth