Temporary Removable Denture

An interim prosthesis designed for use over a limited period of time.

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)

The joint between the head of the lower jawbone and the temporal bone that connects the lower jaw to the skull.

TMJ misalignment

Only the lower jaw moves when a person talks, chews or breathes. The upper jaw is stationary. A TMJ misalignment can result in the entire lower set of teeth being out of alignment. The result is commonly known as "overbite," where the lower jaw extends past the upper jaw, or "underbite," where the lower jaw rests behind the upper jaw. Misalignment of the TMJ can result in serious pain in the joint, headaches, and resistance when opening and closing the mouth.