Degenerative Disorder of Temporomandibular Joint- Current Practices and Treatment Modality

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a complex ginglymoathrodial joint with articular surfaces formed by mandibular condyle and glenoid fossa of the squamous part of temporal bone. It stands out as distinct since it's the sole weight-bearing joint in the body that connects to its opposite counterpart through a single bone, the mandible.1 Unlike other synovial joints in body, which have hyaline cartilage covering the articular surfaces, the articular surfaces of the TMJ are lined by fibrocartilage; therefore, it is thought to be more resistant to degeneration over time.
Source: Seminars in Orthodontics - Category: Dentistry Authors: Source Type: research