CMD
Temporomandibular joint function therapy
Should you visit the dentist for head and neck pain?
Yes, because an incorrect bite may be the cause.
Many adults suffer from various pain symptoms in the mouth, jaw, and facial area, but also from headaches or pain that extends beyond the head and whose cause you would not initially associate with your masticatory system, e.g., neck tension, back pain, shoulder pain, or hip problems. However, very few of those affected have thought to talk to their dentist about it.
The cause of many pain symptoms, including chronic ones, is a disturbance in the interaction between the upper and lower jaw and the masticatory muscles. Tension in the masticatory muscles can easily spread to the cervical and lumbar spine and into the pelvic area. The transmission of pain signals to the nervous system can lead to neurophysiological reactions and thus to chronic pain.
These chewing disorders – known as CMD (craniomandibular dysfunction) – are caused by the chewing surfaces not fitting together perfectly, e.g. due to misaligned teeth, tooth extractions, poorly fitting dentures, braces or injuries.
We can help you with these symptoms
Recognition and proper treatment are not always easy and require interdisciplinary expertise. Patients often have already undergone several unsuccessful attempts at treatment, including so-called grinding splints or dental splints.
- tension headache
- neck tension
- back pain
- Ringing in the ears, tinnitus
- Dizziness when moving
- jaw joint cracking
- Restricted mouth opening
- Pain in the ear/jaw joint
Our services for you
CMD quick check
Brief examination and consultation to provide you with initial information, including details of the scope and costs of any necessary measures
Extensive CMD examination
Independent examination with diagnosis and planning of further treatment
Bite analysis and jaw joint measurement
rail therapy
Another advantage of the functional splint is that it prevents wear and tear on individual teeth or dentures caused by excessive strain.
Prosthetic restoration is carried out after the function has been corrected. The splint is worn until the desired position of the teeth or your therapeutic bite is achieved and stable. Only then are any necessary corrections, replacement of fillings or planning for high-quality implant work carried out.
Co-treatment by cooperating physicians and therapists
We will explain which accompanying therapeutic measures are necessary.
Findings report and doctor’s report and, if you are referred to us, for your dentist who will continue your treatment. You will receive detailed reports from us about your examination and treatment.