EATURES OF THE ANATOMICAL STRUCTURE OF THE TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT AND ITS BONE FORMATIONS

Presents a review of domestic and foreign literature devoted to the morphological features of the temporomandibular joint, which has important applied anatomical and clinical significance. A detailed study of the bone elements of the temporomandibular joint, their location, individual variability, as well as their relationship with other anatomical formations is of fundamental theoretical and clinical importance for dentistry, and in particular: orthopedic dentistry, orthodontics, gnathology. Based on a theoretical review and analysis of scientific sources of literature and publications, the issues of morphological features of the structure of the temporomandibular joint are considered depending on gender, age, type of bite and type of face. Anatomical knowledge of the temporomandibular joint is one of the foundations of clinical practice in dentistry, which allows you to understand pathological changes, conduct a diagnostic assessment and make the right choice of treatment. The bone elements of the temporomandibular joint require careful study, since changes in these components lead to functional disorders in the human body as a whole.