Temporomandibular joint disorders
(CMD)
We bring head and jaw back into balance
The human masticatory apparatus is one of the most complex structures in our body and is almost always in motion. Temporomandibular joints, teeth, joint capsules, retaining ligaments, jaw and tongue muscles - ideally, all these components work together perfectly when speaking and chewing.
However, the system of muscles, bones and ligaments can quickly become unbalanced. Even a minimal change can lead to a malfunction of the chewing apparatus, with painful and lasting effects on many regions of our body.
Functional diagnostics - on the trail of pain
Functional diagnostics offers the possibility of localizing functional disorders in the masticatory apparatus in a targeted manner. After a detailed anamnesis, in which the patient's complaints and possible previous treatments are discussed, the diagnosis is made by means of a clinical examination and diagnostic splint.
Functional analysis & structural analysis
By means of clinical functional analysis and manual structural analysis, the jawbone, the jaw musculature, the joint capsules, the contact points of the teeth and the adjacent structures are examined. With the help of additional stress and movement tests, we can localize the affected structures of the masticatory apparatus and determine the extent of the functional disorder.
Diagnostic splint
Potentially pain-causing tooth and jaw movements can be detected by means of a wafer-thin splint worn for a short period of time (1-2 nights).
Examination of the musculoskeletal system
If complaints are detected in other areas of the body, we or a specialized physiotherapist will diagnose whether these are related to the complaints in the jaw area.
Functional therapy - individual pain relief
Splint therapy
If a splint is necessary as a means of therapy, we adapt it individually to the diagnosed problem complex of the patient. The splint can relieve the jaw joint, take over a guiding function for the lower jaw, and also ensure repositioning of the lower jaw by means of a decoupling function.
Interdisciplinary therapy
An important component of our therapy concept is the cooperation with specialists from the fields of: physiotherapy, manual therapy, osteopathy and neurology.
Follow-up therapy
Follow-up prosthetic or orthodontic therapy is often necessary for long-term treatment success. In both cases, specialists from the respective fields are available to you.
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