TMJ/ TMD Journal
Monday, July 10, 2006
Another excellent link for TMJ informationHere's another excellent link regarding TMJ information. This is one you don't want to miss in your research about tmj! My eternal thanks to Anna for submitting it!
Details:
http://www.doctorspiller.com/TMJ.htm#Occlusion
Index
Definition of TMJ and TMD
Predisposing Factors for TMD
Gender
Age
posture
occlusion
sleep disorders
Stress
The causes of TMD
Trauma
Parafunctional habits--Bruxing defined
Can the dentist see TMD on X-rays?
Sinuses, sinus headaches, Sinus toothaches, and TMD
The relationship of TMD to snoring and sleep apnea
The relationship of TMD to migraine headaches
The relationship of TMD and drugs
The signs and symptoms of TMD
Increases the likelihood of Dry socket
Increases the severity of gum disease
Increases severity of decay caused by sugar
Phantom pain
Difficult root canal treatments
Denture sores
Erosions of enamel on the tops (attrition) and necks of teeth (abfraction)
Cracked tooth syndrome
Cold sensitive teeth
Difficulty staying open at the dentist's office (trismus)
Headaches, Ear aches and Neck aches (Tension related headaches)
Chronic dislocation of jaw
Fusion of the TM joint (Ankylosis)
Organic Joint dysfunction
Treatment of TMD
Bruxing guard
Bite adjusted (deprogrammed) bruxing guard
How does deprogramming work?
A note to dentists about changes in the bite using a deprogrammer
Prosthetic solution (crowns and bridges)
Orthodontic solution (braces)
The use of drugs in TMJ
The treatment of heavy duty TMJ
Arthroscopy
Open surgical procedures
Miltex anchors
Implants and joint replacement
The all natural cures
I've printed it out and it comes out to 18 pages...gonna have some good night reading tonight!!
jan
