The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a paired synovial joint in which the mandibular condyle is opposed by the mandibular fossa. This joint is capable of both gliding and hinge movements and responsible for the articulation of the mandibular condyle, articular disc, and squamous portions of the temporal bone. Between the mandibular condyle and the mandibular…
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PIP stands for personal injury protection. PIP is a mandatory component of auto insurance policies that covers medical treatments for injuries resulting from auto accidents. In New Jersey, all motorists are required to carry a minimum of $15,000 PIP coverage up to a maximum of $250,000. However, if a patient has a traumatic brain or…
Read MoreDisorders of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are a complex condition to diagnose, and each case is unique. Common symptoms associated with TMJ include ear pain, neck pain, headaches, and tenderness of the jaw. One indication of TMJ may be jaw pain and soreness caused by teeth grinding at night that is more prevalent in the…
Read MoreThe temporomandibular joint is the joint is among the most complex joints within the human body. Given the complexity surrounding movement of this joint, it can pose a tremendous and unique challenge to both health care providers and patients when issues arise. The temporomandibular joint connects the mandible to the temporal bone. The temporal bone…
Read MoreA cavity is a hole in a tooth that caused by the dissolution of dental enamel. This is formed when bacteria living in the mouth digest carbohydrate debris on the teeth and subsequently excrete acids that combine with saliva to dissolve enamel. Since there are no nerves in the enamel of a tooth, it is…
Read MoreA root canal is an endodontic procedure that is performed to remove infected or diseased dental pulp. Dental pulp is the soft tissue from the pulp chamber of a tooth down to the root of the tooth. If an infected tooth is left untreated, the infection may spread from the pulp to the bone holding…
Read MoreA chipped anterior tooth can usually be restored through a resin bonding. There are a wide variety of resin shades available on the market. When properly matched against the shade of the natural tooth, the bonding material should be virtually indistinguishable from the natural tooth structure. The process of bonding a tooth is normally painless…
Read MoreOne of the top reasons people search for a dentist near them is due to pain caused by their wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth may be extracted to alleviate discomfort or prevent a future shift in the occlusal positioning of other teeth. The process of extracting a single wisdom tooth may be as quick as a…
Read MoreIf a dentist observes the presence of decay, they may recommend a filling to ensure the tooth does not further deteriorate. Fillings may also be used to repair cracked or chipped front teeth. The actual procedure of getting a simple filling is not painful, and the most pain a patient should feel during the process…
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