Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD Psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are both forms of inflammatory arthritis. They each cause chronic swelling, stiffness, and pain in your joints.

Jaw pain can result from many different causes, including degenerative or autoimmune joint disease. Osteoarthritis (OA), is the most common type of arthritis affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ ...

SJIA, if not well controlled, is more likely than other types of juvenile arthritis to affect the jaw joint (the temporomandibular joint or TMJ), leading to a smaller-than-normal chin and changed ...

Septic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is an uncommon condition; thus, reports in the specialized literature are still scarce. The TMJ may be affected by extension of a local infectious ...

A NEW study has found that biologic treatments significantly reduce inflammation and improve jaw function in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) affecting the temporomandibular joint ...

Septic arthritis occurring in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) has received significantly less attention than it deserves. This condition can severely compromise joint functionality, especially if ...

Jaw arthritis can range from mild to severe and may get worse over time. It can also result in symptoms associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.

A tender jaw and difficulty opening and closing your mouth are among the most common symptoms of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. But there are also surprising side effects of TMJ disorders ...

Objectives We aimed to characterise a mouse model of TMJ arthritis by mimicking the formation of synovitis using zymosan. We sought to characterise the development of orofacial pain by performing ...

Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) can produce facial or ear pain and jaw dysfunction. Reviewed by a board-certified otolaryngologist.

Jaw pain can be caused by clenching, stress, joint problems and even a heart attack. Here’s how to figure out what the problem is and what to do.

The TMJ is the joint that connects your mandible (lower jaw) to your skull. Learn about TMJ disorders.