When the TMJ disc does not stay interposed between the condyle and the temporal bone, a popping and clicking sound may result.

Name: When the TMJ disc does not stay interposed between the condyle and the temporal bone, a popping and clicking sound may result.
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This is a common symptom of TMJ dysfunction. When the disc is displaced, it can cause a popping or clicking sound as the condyle moves over it or as the disc returns to its proper position.

When the TMJ Disc Does Not Stay Interposed Between the Condyle