TMJ Dysfunction
Headaches and jaw clicking are not just stress.
At a glance
- CT and MRI-guided diagnosis
- Bite splints, physiotherapy pathways, Botox
- Arthrocentesis & arthroscopy
- Joint surgery and total joint replacement
TMJ (temporomandibular joint) dysfunction is a collection of problems related to your jaw joint and jaw muscles. Since everyone's condition is different, our surgeons will assess your condition and discuss with you the best course of treatment to achieve optimal results for you.
Treatment options may include construction of a bite splint, jaw rest, botox injections into your jaw muscles for clenching and grinding, arthrocentesis (washing out the joint), arthroscopy (inspecting and treating intra-articular joint pathology through a small telescope), open joint surgery and, if necessary, total joint replacement.
Symptoms
Grinding or clenching, sore jaw muscles on waking, frequent headaches or neck aches, pain when chewing or opening wide, a clicking, popping or locking jaw, a bite that feels off, and sensitive or worn teeth.
Diagnosis
Imaging is matched to the question: CT to assess arthritic change in the joint, MRI to examine the disc.
Treatment pathway
Options range from bite splints, jaw rest and physiotherapy to Botox for clenching, arthrocentesis and arthroscopy, and, where needed, open joint surgery or total joint replacement.