Problems with the temporomandibular joints and muscles, commonly known as TMJ disorders are a group of ailments that cause pain and dysfunction in the mandibular joints and muscles that control jaw movement.
The TMJ has an essential role in mastication, swallowing, phonetics and facial expressiveness which means it’s important for both basic eating needs and for a patient’s social life.
TMJ Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
Main Categories
These mandibular joint and mastication muscle disorders can be divided into three main categories.
Myofascial pain is discomfort or pain in the muscles that control the jaw.
Any internal malalignment or asymmetry one of the joints caused by a herniated disc, dislocated jaw or condyle injuries.
Arthritis refers to a group of degenerative and inflammatory disorders in the joints that can affect the temporomandibular joints.
Our Treatments
Given that the most common problems in the mandibular joints and muscles are temporary and do not get worse, only simple treatment may be needed to find relief.
Selective grinding
Repositioning of lost pieces
TMJ rehabilitation.
Intraoral splints
Closure modification.
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