The temporomandibular joint (TMJ), or jaw joint, is a synovial joint that allows the complex movements necessary for life. It is the joint between condylar head of the mandible and the mandibular fossa of the temporal bone. This system is made up of the TMJ, teeth and soft tissue and it plays a role in breathing, eating and speech.Dysfunction of the TMJ can cause severe pain and lifestyle limitation. Temporomandibular disorders are common and sufferers will often seek physiotherapy advice and treatment.

Das Kiefergelenk (TMJ) ist ein Synovialgelenk, das die komplexen, lebensnotwendigen Bewegungen ermöglicht. Es ist das Gelenk zwischen dem Gelenkkopf des Unterkiefers und der Fossa mandibularis des Schläfenbeins. Dieses System besteht aus dem Kiefergelenk, den Zähnen und den Weichteilen und spielt eine Rolle beim Atmen, Essen und Sprechen.Funktionsstörungen des Kiefergelenks können zu starken Schmerzen und Einschränkungen in der Lebensführung führen. Kiefergelenksbeschwerden sind weit verbreitet, und die Betroffenen suchen häufig physiotherapeutische Beratung und Behandlung auf.

L'articulation temporomandibulaire (ATM), ou articulation de la mâchoire, est une articulation synoviale qui permet les mouvements complexes nécessaires à la vie. Elle est l'articulation entre la tête condylienne de la mandibule et la fosse mandibulaire de l'os temporal. Ce système est composé de l'ATM, des dents et des tissus mous et joue un rôle dans la respiration, l'alimentation et la parole.Un dysfonctionnement de l'ATM peut provoquer de graves douleurs et limiter le mode de vie. Les troubles temporomandibulaires sont courants et les personnes qui en souffrent recherchent souvent...

In the field of dental implantology, the critical evaluation of risks and benefits is extremely important to avoid complication. Dental implants may fail due to several reasons, with a range that differentiates between a failure and a complication. Failures have been related to biologic, microbiological, biomechanical, biomaterial implant surface treatment and characteristics. Many factors are attributed to immediate failure of the dental implant either directly or indirectly. Reducing the likelihood of complications requires improved case selection, identification of systemic issues that can...

Implantology is a field that is always evolving as fresh research findings help us comprehend the biologic principles that govern the creation of a dynamic interface between living tissue and artificial structures. The potential for implant failure is a serious issue for implantologists, and understanding this inevitable fact is crucial for a good clinical practise. It can be expensive in terms of time and money to deal with complications and loose implants. It is advisable to carefully analyse a wide range of aspects before implant placement, including systemic and local host conditions, as...