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Changes in the joints and muscles that connect the jaw to the skull.
It is caused by mechanical changes to the structures that make them up, as well as psychological disorders.
It manifests as clicking and pain when opening and closing the mouth.
The diagnosis is based on the patient's medical history.
Treatment is based on physical measures and conventional analgesics. In many cases, the condition resolves spontaneously and surgery is rarely necessary.
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