Jaw development problems (development deficiency or excess) and asymmetries not only affect the jaw and jaw joint functions, but also negatively affect facial appearance and facial aesthetics. Although genetic factors are mostly effective, environmental factors can also be effective in the development of these disorders. Age is very important in the treatment of jaw problems. While treatment with jaw orthopedics is possible at an early age, jaw surgeries (orthognathic surgery) may be required at later ages.
Jaw Orthopedics:
In children in the growth and development age, jaw problems (jaw development deficiency, excess, etc.) can be treated with extra-oral and intra-oral devices. In this sense, age is very important; if there is a period of growth and development, jaw surgeries may be required to correct these problems. Children with jaw stenosis, excessive or inadequate jaw development should be examined by an orthodontist at an early age (between the ages of 9-14).
Orthognathic Surgery:
Jaw irregularities (jaw irregularities) in individuals who have completed their growth and development. insufficient or excessive development) and asymmetries are treated with orthognathic surgery (jaw surgery). Generally, before surgery, teeth are placed in their ideal positions in the jaw arches with orthodontic treatment (braces treatment or transparent plate treatment) and surgical splints (plates) are produced to guide the jaw movements planned before surgery. An oral surgeon performs the surgery with the splints produced. Usually, orthodontic treatment continues for a few more months after the surgery and the treatment is terminated with the final adjustments.
With jaw surgeries, teeth and jaws are placed in their ideal positions and ideal chewing and speaking functions are provided. In addition, dramatic changes are achieved in the facial appearance.
Jaw Joint Treatment:
Teeth grinding, jaw joint pain and joint sounds are very common in today's life. Factors such as malocclusion, stress, and premature contact cause jaw joint disorders. The jaw joint (temporomandibular joint) has a very complex structure. There are two jaw joints, right and left.
Joint problems They initially manifest themselves as a clicking sound, mild pain, and shifting of the jaw. In later stages, symptoms such as severe pain, pain radiating to the head-neck and ear area, and limitation in opening the mouth are observed.
Although several different treatment methods are applied for joint disorders, joint splints are most commonly used. Joint splint is used to reduce the loads on the jaw joint and disc, to relax the muscles and create ideal closing muscle memory, and to allow the repair of damaged tissues in the temporomandibular joint area.
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