temporomandibular joint

Where Is Superficial Temporal Artery?

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Where Is Superficial Temporal Artery? The superficial temporal artery is the smaller of 2 terminal branches of the external carotid. It begins behind the mandibular ramus in the substance of the parotid gland and courses superiorly over the posterior aspect of the zygoma. It can be consistently palpated in this region just anterior to the

Can TMJ Be Life Threatening?

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Can TMJ Be Life Threatening? Can TMJ be life threatening? After being diagnosed with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), many of our Nashville, TN, patients ask, “Is TMJ disorder serious?” The answer is that although the condition is not life-threatening, it can have significant negative effects on your dental and overall health. Can TMJ cause death?