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What is Neuromuscular Dentistry?To put it simply, neuromuscular dentistry places the jaw into its optimal position, relieving the symptoms associated with TMJ. While traditional dentistry evaluates primarily the teeth, bones, and gums, neuromuscular dentistry works with the hard tissues and the soft tissues, muscles and nerves. Neuromuscular dentists understand that your hard and soft tissues have a complex relationship, and work to make that relationship a harmonious one. Neuromuscular dentists understand the necessity for including the power source (muscles) and the controls (nerves) which create the movement, pressures, and function of the mouth. TMJ / TMD is a chronic degenerative disease that often takes years to develop. TMJ affects millions of people. People who suffer from TMJ have an imbalance in the jaw-to-skull relationship, which is caused by a bad bite (malocclusion). Jaw Joint Problems (TMJ) If you suffer from headaches, neckaches, ear problems or back problems, it may be related to your TMJ (jaw joint). If you have any of the above symptoms, please arrange a consultation appointment with Dr. Papir. Our TMJ facility includes a high tech x-ray unit to assist in the diagnosis of TMJ conditions, including a TEK-scan and a Joint Vibration Computerized Analysis (JVA). A TEK-scan is a computerized analysis of the patient's bite. It is an analysis to determine the force distribution on each individual tooth during the biting process. It analyzes these individual forces versus time in increments of 1/100th of a second during the biting process. The (JVA), Joint Vibration Analysis is a computer generated joint analysis of your jaw joint which measures joint sounds through a fluid transducer, applied like earphones over the jaw joint. It is helpful in achieving a proper diagnosis in TMJ disorders. Benefits Patients of neuromuscular dentistry experience a range of benefits from decreased or eliminated pain and discomfort to better overall health and longer-lasting dental restorations. |
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