- Jaw Joint Problems and Bruxism
Temporamandibular joint, that is, the jaw joint, is the joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull. Disorders occurring in the joint directly affect chewing and reduce the patient's quality of life.
- Limitation in opening the mouth,
- Clicking from the joint,
- Clicking sound,
- The jaw slides to one side when opening the mouth,
- Pain in the ear area while chewing,
- The jaw gets stuck while yawning
Due to the incompatibilities between the lower jaw and the upper jaw, crooked teeth, developmental problems, one-sided chewing caused by missing teeth or incorrect chewing habits, the joint is not in the position it should be in, and we encounter the joint problems we just mentioned. interest. A treatment plan is prepared to eliminate the factor causing the discomfort.
Another factor that causes discomfort in the joint area is stress-related clenching. In daily life, teeth grinding, usually during sleep, manifests itself with pain in the joint area and chewing muscles. A night plate can be made in accordance with the patient's mouth and tooth structure to prevent the problem of teeth grinding. Especially if your teeth grind at night while sleeping, night plate will alleviate the complaints. This treatment can also be supported by applying botox to the chewing muscles to reduce these forces on the teeth that are under more intense stress.
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