European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

THE EFFECT OF MWM ON TMJ AND SNAGS ON THE CERVICAL SPINE TO IMPROVE MOUTH OPENING, REDUCE PAIN AND FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME OF TMJ FUNCTION

*Jyotsna Jha and Priyaranjan Chaudhary

ABSTRACT

Background: Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) includes a variety of conditions associated with pain and dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and the masticatory muscles. These disorders also are referred to as temporomandibular dysfunction Craniomandibular Disorders Mandibular Dysfunction. Objectives: The main aim of this study is to investigate the effect of MWM on TMJ and SNAGS on the cervical spine to improve mouth opening, reduce pain and function outcome of TMJ dysfunction. Method: This study was carried out in the Janaki Medical College, Nepal for the duration of one year. Within this period, 30 patients were selected as per inclusion and exclusion criteria. Result: This study conducted on 30 participants with TMJD. The participants were divided into 2 groups, 15 participants in each group. The mean age of Group A was 23.467±4.96 and in Group B was 24.133±4.38 years. There was no statistically significant difference was found between the ages of the participant in all group, proving that the groups are homogenous in terms of age. Conclusion: The results adding MWM & SNAGS along with other conventionalphysical therapy is helpful in pain reduction, mouth opening and improve Jaw function in TM joint dysfunction.

Keywords: MWM on TMJ and SNAGS.