Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ) affect up to 33 million Americans and are often misunderstood and ineffectively treated. Many patients undergo multiple surgeries with diminishing returns, such as inserting prosthetic eyeballs as placeholders, bone and fat grafts, and full jaw joint replacements. There is a lack of proven treatments for TMJ, with dental splints being the most common but offering mixed results. Research funding and education on TMJ disorders are lacking, leading to unnecessary surgeries and ineffective treatments. Total jaw replacements with synthetic implants are a last resort but have low success rates and can lead to complications.
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The Horrors of TMJ: Chronic Pain, Metal Jaws, and Futile Treatments
