Anatomy of the Temporomandibular Joint

With its unique anatomic features, the temporomandibular joint is one of the specific joints in the body. The temporomandibular joint is one of the strongest joints in the body, with its particular competence in various movements, affected by many vectoral forces acting on it and closely related to dental arches and occlusion. As temporomandibular joints of each side function together, any discrepancy affecting any part of this musculoskeletal integrity generally affects both sides, eventually leading to temporomandibular disorders.