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Jaw Joint Disorders
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Treatment of problems such as pain, locking, and noise in the jaw joint.
The results of each treatment may vary depending on the person, mouth structure and clinical conditions. For detailed information, it is recommended that you evaluate with your physician.
Treatment Details
Jaw Joint Disorders
What are Jaw Joint (TMJ) Disorders?
Jaw Joint Disorders (TMJ) are problems that manifest themselves with symptoms such as pain in the jaw joint and surrounding muscles, locking, hearing loss, headache.
Symptoms
- Jaw pain
- Earache
- Headache
- Jaw locking
- When opening and closing the jaw. voice
- Neck and shoulder pain
Treatment Methods
- Occlusal appliances: Night plate
- Physical therapy: Exercises for jaw muscles
- Botox injection: Muscle relaxation
- Psychotherapy: Stress management
- Surgery:In advanced cases
Treatment Process
Step by step planning
Examination and Diagnosis
The jaw joint is examined and a tomography is taken.
Treatment Planning
Occlusal appliance, botox or physical therapy is planned.
Treatment Application
The treatment method is applied.
Control
The treatment is followed with regular check-ups.
Maintenance and Follow-up
The patient is informed about the exercises he can do at home.
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Jaw Joint Disorders
Frequently Asked Questions
Most curious things about this treatment
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are conditions such as pain, locking, and noise in the jaw joint.
Yes, it can be treated with occlusal appliance, botox and physical therapy.
Some mild cases may resolve on their own, but specialist intervention is recommended.
A dentist, maxillofacial surgeon or physical therapist should be consulted.
Occlusal appliance, physical therapy, botox injection, stress management and, in advanced cases, surgery are applied.
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