Cranio-Mandibular Rehabilitation, Inc. - Provides in-home physical therapy to post-operativ cranio-facial patients in New York and New Jersey. - http://www.therapacer.com
TMJ Chat - Offers a message board to discuss surgery and related problems. - http://www.eboards4all.com/360647/
American Society of Temporomandibular Joint Surgeons - 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 - http://www.astmjs.org/
American Board of Orofacial Pain - Non-profit organization dedicated to facial pain and related disorders. Also provides a list of physicians. - http://abop.med-office.com/
TMJ Friends - Support for the disorder and its related ailments, composed by patients. Features include message board, blog, doctor referral list, and patient stories. - http://www.tmjfriends.com
FDA Consumer Information:TMJ Implants: An Informational Update - 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. - http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/consumer/tmjupdate.html
TMJ Concepts/Techmedia Custom-Made Total Joint Prosthesis: A Five Year Follow Up - 42 consecutive patients had reconstruction using this prosthesis, and were followed for 5-8 years to determine the long term results. - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=12767873
Self-Reported Systemic, Immune-Mediated Disorders in Patients with and without Proplast-Teflon Implants of the TMJ - 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. - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=10199486
Protocol for the Management of Failed Alloplastic TMJ Disc Implants - 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 p - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=7562188
Physical Therapy Corner: The Temporomandibular Joint - Anatomy pictures, muscles, joint movement, symptom list, self care tips, and simple ergonomics and posture information. - http://www.nismat.org/ptcor/tmj/
Craniofacial Pain Center - 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 - http://www.orofacialpain.com
Ten Year Outcome of Nonsurgical Treatment for Internal Derangment of the TMJ with Closed Lock - 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. - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=12424450
TMJ Syndrome: The Overlooked Diagnosis - A book by Dr. Richard Goldman that is fully available online for free. Chapters include tooth grinding, ear symptoms, triggers, treatment, surgery, and costs. - http://www.headandneck.com/book/
Anatomy Modules: TMJ Anatomy & Function - 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. - http://www.rad.washington.edu/anatomy/modules/TMJ/TMJAnatomy.html
The Merck Manual:Temporomandibular Disorders - Covers internal derangement, myofascial pain syndrome, agenesis of the jaw, condylar hypoplasia, condylar hypoplasia, ankylosis, and arthritis. - http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section9/chapter108/108b.jsp
The American Pain Foundation: TMJ Disorders - A short overview of disorders including questions and answers. - http://www.painfoundation.org/page.asp?menu=1&item=3&file=documents/doc_043.htm
American Academy of Craniofacial Pain - 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. - http://www.aacfp.org/
eMedicine Health: TMJ Overview - Explains the symptoms and treatment options. - http://www.emedicinehealth.com/Articles/14227-1.asp
Temporomandibular.info - Information for patients and dentists. - http://www.temporomandibular.info
TMJ: Diet and Exercise Treatment - Covers nonsurgical treatment options. Reviews symptoms linked to the condition. - http://www.ctds.info/tmj.html
TMJ and Facial Pain Center - Dr. Shankland offers some basic information about temporomandibular joint dysfunction, as well as promoting his book for sale. - http://www.drshankland.com
JJAMD, Inc - The Jaw Joints and Allied Musculo-Skeletal Disorders Foundation is a non-profit advocacy organization that focuses on prevention, awareness, education, and research. - http://tmjoints.org/
Clenching Syndrome - Information about clenching teeth. - http://www.clenchingsyndrome.com
The TMJ Association, Ltd. - Provides information to patients, health professionals and the public, and advocates for research and treatment. - http://www.tmj.org/