Jaw Pain &
TMD Treat­ment

Diagnosis and treat­ment of tempo­ro­man­di­bular disor­ders (TMD)

Dental func­tional diagno­stics involves analy­sing the cranio­man­di­bular system, which comprises the teeth, the chewing muscles and the jaw joints. Signs of a tempo­ro­man­di­bular disorder (TMD) – a dysfunc­tion of the jaw joint – include a clicking jaw, general muscular tension, or pain in the jaw, neck and back. If you expe­ri­ence these symptoms or a TMD is suspected, we begin with a thorough analysis at our prac­tice in Bogenhausen in order to find the right solu­tion for you. Jaw joint disor­ders often call for an inter­di­sci­pli­nary approach, which is why we work closely with ortho­paedic specia­lists, osteo­paths and physio­the­ra­pists.

Splint therapy for jaw joint disor­ders

In most cases, cranio­man­di­bular dysfunc­tion is initi­ally treated with braces or is used in conjunc­tion with therapy. A special upward brace is indi­vi­du­ally tail­ored after measu­ring your jaw posi­tion and worn during sleep. This brace reli­eves the jaw joints and jaw muscles, reduces teeth grin­ding, and so alle­viates pain and tension. When worn regu­larly, it can provide long-term relief from symptoms. Botu­linum toxin, also known as Botox®, reduces muscle acti­vity in the jaw area and can thus relieve pain and improve jaw mobi­lity.