Pregnancy is a happy stage in life of every woman, but at the same time it is a rather diffi cult period, since pregnancy represents a serious strain on the body. In the body of a woman during this period there are signifi cant physiological changes that ensure the correct development of the fetus, prepare the body for the upcoming delivery. In this diffi cult period, the burden on all organs and systems of the woman's body is signifi cantly increased. Especially often suffer joints; there is a risk of permanent pain, the development of diseases or exacerbation of existing diseases. One of the most common problems is Temporomandibular Dysfunction or Disorder (TMD) which many women face, but still hasn't been explained.
Review
ReviewOften the term TMJ is being used instead of TMD. In actuality, using the phrase "You have TMJ" is inaccurate. TMJ is neither a disease nor syndrome. It is the joint in front of your ear that allows the jaw to move.
TMJ=Temporomandibular Joint TMD=Temporomandibular Dysfunction or DisorderThe temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is formed by the articulation of the mandible and the temporal bone of the cranium. It is located anteriorly to the tragus of the ear, on the lateral aspect of the face. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) acts like a sliding hinge, connecting your jawbone to your skull. You have one joint on each side of your jaw [1]. TMJ disorders-a type of temporomandibular disorder or TMD-can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement (Figure 1).TMD is a failure of coordinated joint activity due to impaired occlusion of teeth, the location of the TMJ and muscle function. Occurs in 25-30% of the population, in women 3-5 times more often than men. The peak incidence falls on the age of 20-40 years which is the reproductive period for women. The pathophysiology of TMD is the