Modul 4

TEMPORO MANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDER

Tutor : Endah Lakminiwati, drg., M.S.

by :
Group E
Agustin Tri Lisdiana

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Agustina Ayu K

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Alexander Patera Nugraha

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Dayanara Wiena Lopita

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Hamida Yusuf

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Haninda Iffatuz Zahrah

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Haura Nadya Amalia

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Muhammad Akbar Arsyah S

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Deby Febrina

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Muhammad Dimas R

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Muhammad Ramadhan

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Rizki Widyakartika Yuniarti

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Rizqie Widira Arvianti

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FACULTY OF DENTISTRY
AIRLANGGA UNIVERSITY
2012
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PREFACE

Thank God we pray the presence of Almighty God, because only with His
blessings and guidance of the paper can be done properly and on time. The author
would also like to thank the Endah Laksminiwati, drg., MS, Endrajana, drg., MS,
Sp.BM and Prof. Dr. Jenny Sunariani, drg., MS as lecturers as well others who
have helped in the preparation of this paper. The paper is organized as a task on a
course in Module 4 : TMJ Disorders, Faculty of Dentistry, Airlangga University
2011/2012. It is hoped this paper may provide information to increase knowledge
of the reader.
Authors realize that in writing this paper there are still many shortcomings
and mistakes. The authors therefore welcome any suggestions and constructive
criticism from various parties for the perfection of this paper. This paper thus
prepared, may be beneficial to the audience.

Surabaya, June 2012

The authors

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CONTENT
COVER .................................................................................................... i
PREFACE ................................................................................................. ii
CONTENT .............................................................................................. iii
PICTURE CONTENT .............................................................................. vi
ABSTRACT ............................................................................................. vii
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 1
1.1 Background ......................................................................................... 1
1.2 Problems ............................................................................................ 2
1.3 Purpose ............................................................................................... 2
1.4 Benefit ................................................................................................ 2
1.5 Hypotesis ............................................................................................. 3
CHAPTER 2 THEORITICAL REVIEW ................................................... 4
2.1 Anatomy and Histology of Temporomandibular Joint .......................... 4
2.1.1 Mandibular Condyle.......................................................................... 5
2.1.2 Temporomandibular fossa (glenoid fossa) ......................................... 6
2.1.3 Articular Disc (meniscus).................................................................. 7
2.1.4 Joint capsule...................................................................................... 9
2.1.5 Ligaments ......................................................................................... 10
2.1.6 Muscles of Mastication ..................................................................... 12
2.2 Physiology of temporomandibular joint movement .............................. 15
2.2.1 Motion to open.................................................................................. 16
2.2.2 Motion to close ................................................................................. 16
2.2.3 Protusi............................................................................................... 17
2.2.4 Retention........................................................................................... 17
2.2.5 Lateral Motion .................................................................................. 18
2.2.6 Masticatory Function......................................................................... 18
2.2.7 Jaw Muscles and Movements ............................................................ 19
2.3 Pathology of Temporomandibular Joint................................................ 21
2.3.1 Neurogical Control............................................................................ 21
2.3.2 Normal Masticatory Movements ....................................................... 23
2.3.3 Electromyography (EMG) Activity During Mastication .................... 24
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2.3.4 Masticatory Function In Individuals Temporomandibular Disorders.. 26

2.4 Reatainer (Removable Orthodonthic) ................................................... 26
2.4.1 Problems Faced In Removable Orthodontic Care. ............................. 28
2.4.1.1 Patient ............................................................................................ 28
2.4.1.2. Device........................................................................................... 29
2.4.1.3. Movement Teeth ........................................................................... 30
2.5 Premature Contact................................................................................ 31
2.5.1 Direct effect ...................................................................................... 31
2.5.2 Indirect effect.................................................................................... 31
2.6 Definition of Myospasm ( Muscle Spasm )........................................... 33
2.6.1 Factors That Causing Myospasm....................................................... 33
2.6.2 Effect Of Myospasme........................................................................ 34
2.6.3 Muscle Pain ...................................................................................... 34
2.6.3.1 Psychological Factor ...................................................................... 35
2.6.4 Role of occlusion in facial pain ......................................................... 35
2.6.5 Nervous System Alterations in TMD................................................. 37
2.6.6 Trigger Points, Muscle Hypoperfusion and Muscle Pain.................... 39
2.6.7 Treatment or Management Of Myospasm.......................................... 40
2.7 Estrogen............................................................................................... 40
2.7.1 Definition.......................................................................................... 40
2.7.2 Types of estrogen .............................................................................. 42
2.7.2.1 Steroidal......................................................................................... 42
2.7.2.2 Nonsteroidal................................................................................... 42
2.7.3.Estrogen functions............................................................................. 42
2.7.4 Estrogen effect on bone metabolism .................................................. 43
2.7.5 Estrogen Effect on Temporo mandibular joint ................................... 44
2.7.6. Estrogen as an Antidepressant for Women........................................ 46
2.7.6.1 Types of estrogen as Antidepressant for Women With Depression . 47
2.7.7 Estrogen as Pain reliever ................................................................... 47
2.7.7.1. How to ease the joint pain ............................................................. 48
CHAPTER 3 CONCEPTUAL MAPPING ................................................ 49
CHAPTER 4 DISCUSSION ...................................................................... 50
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CHAPTER 5 CLOSING
5.1 Conclusion........................................................................................... 55
5.2 Solution ............................................................................................... 55
REFERENCES ......................................................................................... 58

PICTURE CONTENT
Figure 2.1 Structure of Temporomandibular Joint at Lateral Side............... 4
Figure 2.2 the Mandible ............................................................................. 6
Figure 2.3 The Temporomandibular fossa .................................................. 7
Figure 2.4 The articular disc of the TMJ .................................................... 9
Figure 2.5 The sphenomandibular ligament (indicated by the arrows) ........ 11
Figure 2.6 The Stylomandibular ligament (indicated by the arrows) ........... 11
Figure 2.7 The Temporalis; the zygomatic arch; Masseter removed ........... 13
Figure 2.8 The Pterygoidei; zygomatic arch; ramus mandible removed ...... 13
Figure 2.9 Muscles for mastication ............................................................ 20
Figure 2.10 Two basic chewing movements ............................................... 21
Figure 2.11 Premature contact on anterior teeth ......................................... 32
Figure 2.12 Premature contact on posterior teeth ....................................... 32
Figure 2.13 The integrated trigger point hypothesis.................................... 34
Figure 2.15 The expanded MTrP hypothesis. ............................................. 35
Figure 2.16 Psychological factor because of emotional stress..................... 35
Figure 2.17 Premature contact on prosterior teeth ...................................... 50
Figure 2.18 The Mechanism of blocking mandibular.................................. 50

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ABSTRACT

Temporomandibular joint disorder with premature contact symptom causes

discomfort feel that lead to stomatognatic system function, especially on
temporomandibular joint.
On the posterior tooth that occurs premature contact can increase amount of
load on temporomandibular joint. Most people who suffered temporomandibular
joint getting this clinically symptom. Premature contact teeth give an extra
pressure on chewing muscle, which causes spasms and make a pain and these all
lead to temporomandibular joint disorder.
Keywords: premature contact, muscle spasms, temporomandibular disorder

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