This book covers the vital aspects of comprehensive anatomy of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), including the surface anatomy, gross and cadaveric anatomy, perception of anatomy on imaging, neuroanatomy related to jaw joint pain, microscopic anatomy, and the altered anatomy in common temporomandibular diseases.

Chapters include current updates on the various anatomical facets of the temporomandibular joint and are written on the systematic approach to the anatomy of the jaw joint to augment the understanding of the diseases and their diagnosis. In routine clinical practice, a thorough knowledge of the current anatomical updates would help in appropriate early and better diagnosis for disorders involving the temporomandibular joint. This book offers a vital reference resource for students and practitioners of medicine and dentistry with an interest in the art and science of diagnosing and managing temporomandibular joint-related disorders.

Prof. Darpan Bhargava is a professor and clinical consultant for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at People’s University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. He is the founder and director of TMJ Consultancy Services, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. He has over 100 national and international scientific publications to his credit. He holds the first-ever Indian patent for a temporomandibular joint prosthesis. He was awarded Ph.D. from Meenakshi University, Chennai, for his acclaimed research on “Predictability and Feasibility of Total Alloplastic Temporomandibular Joint Reconstruction for Patients in the Indian subcontinent .”He is the author of the authoritative book “Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: Principles and Current Practice,” published by Springer Nature, Singapore.