Development of the Pediatric Temporomandibular Joint

Melissa E Bender; Rosa B Lipin; Steven L Goudy

doi:10.1016/j.coms.2017.09.002

Development of the Pediatric Temporomandibular Joint

Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2018 Feb;30(1):1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2017.09.002.

Authors

Melissa E Bender¹, Rosa B Lipin¹, Steven L Goudy²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.
² Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University, 2015 Uppergate Drive, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA. Electronic address: Steven.goudy@emory.edu.

PMID: 29153232
DOI: 10.1016/j.coms.2017.09.002

Abstract

This article focuses on the embryologic development and growth of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and touches on the development and growth of surrounding structures. Aberrations in structures surrounding the TMJ can affect its development as well. The normal adult anatomy of the TMJ is described as well as common malformations. The clinical ramifications of a malformed TMJ are also discussed in order to understand future necessary consultants involved in the care of these patients.

Keywords: Embryology; Glenoid fossa; Mandible; Temporal bone; Temporomandibular joint.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Child
Child, Preschool
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Temporomandibular Joint / anatomy & histology*
Temporomandibular Joint / embryology
Temporomandibular Joint / growth & development*