Can tmj cause trigeminal neuralgia?

No: Similar symptoms but the trigeminal nerve is usually irritated by a different mechanism in trigeminal neuralgia. Most of the time it is irritated by a vascular loop. Often it will respond to medication like Carbamazepine or related anticonvulsants. There is a surgical treatment ( vascular decompression ) that is sometimes used when medication fails. TMJ is more akin to arthritis of the TM joint.

No: it could be the other way around. under the broad topic of TMJ, trigeminal neuralgia may be considered a cause, not a result. The cause of TMJ is generally macro or micro trauma: ie; whiplash,bruxism.

No: No. not much more to say. Treatments for trigeminal neuralgia include blocking the 5th trigeminal nerve trigger site. Also various treatments to the brain.

No : Although trigeminal neuralgia can occur at any age, it primarily affects patients over the age of 50. TN is an episodic neuropathic disorder and has no TMJ as an etiologic factor.

No: No, but symptoms can overlap. See a neurologist for trigeminal neuralgia. TMJ specialist for TMJ. Any dentist can be a TMJ expert with the proper training and experience. Most commonly, oral surgeons, prosthodontists, and orofacial pain specialists. Ask your MD, your dentist and your dental society for referrals.