1 Build Your Own House explains the pros and cons of a crawl space foundation. 2  A full basement foundation for an average home can cost $13,000-$30,000 or more, depending on the width and height of the walls, and whether utilities, windows or other features are included. And an Illinois log cabin owner-builder estimates about $17,000 in costs for a 24'x36' basement foundation with 8' walls with the concrete poured professionally but the rest done as a serious DIY project..
TMJ muscles. Two powerful TMJ muscles can be seen on the side of the face. Notice two features in this second picture of our temporo mandibular joint anatomy tour. The actual joint, where the posterior prong fits into a socket in the temporal bone. The three muscles that slam the jaw closed.
The causes of TMJ dysfunction fall into two categories: tight muscles and damaged joints. Anything that causes the jaw muscles to tighten up can cause TMJ dysfunction, including stress and dental disease. Damage to the TMJ can result from trauma or disease such as arthritis. Less common causes of joint problems include fusion of bones or calcification of ligaments (ankylosis), looseness of the jaw caused by stretched ligaments, and birth abnormalities. Treatment is based on cause.