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Temporomandibular joint disorders 2021. - Editor: Darpan Bhargava. - Publisher: Springer. - Edition: 1st edition 2021. Book outlines: - This book is designed to provide crisp and necessary information for all the undergraduate and post-graduate medical students, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, ENT Surgeons, General Surgeons, General Dentists, and other health care workers who deal with TMDs in their practice. - It includes contributions from eminent surgeons across the world who treat TMJ disorders and diseases using various conventional to modern state-of-the-art techniques. - Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) are familiar yet difficult to diagnose in routine practice due to the complexity of the joint and its surrounding structures. - The symptoms usually associated with TMDs, present with pain, joint sounds such as clicks or crepitus, difficulty during mastication, and reduced mouth opening, are some of the many presentations. - Definite diagnosis of the TMDs can be challenging as the patients present with varying symptoms. - These disorders of the joint can vary from a simple disc displacement to complex pathologies. Management of the TMDs can be tricky and hence needs a thorough evaluation of the joint and surrounding structures. - There has been a tremendous leap in managing these disorders from simple conservative management to several advanced surgeries to salvage the joint. - This compilation highlights all the relevant details regarding TMDs and their management, which will offer the utmost details to practicing surgeons who often deal with TMDs. - This book will be a delight to read for all the clinicians and surgeons who are interested in treating the small yet complex jaw joint in the facial region.