Prognosis | Maxillary sinus

Prognosis The healing of an inflamed maxillary sinus is very good thanks to the therapy with antibiotics or surgical treatment. The expansion of the maxillary sinus is sometimes an obstacle for the insertion of an implant in the posterior tooth region if there is not enough bone material available. This is the case if the … Prognosis | Maxillary sinus

Jaw Pain

The jaw is anatomically counted to the facial skull (viscerocranium) and consists of two parts, the upper jaw (maxilla) and the lower jaw (mandible). Both the upper jaw and the lower jaw serve as holding structure for the teeth embedded in them. Jaw pains can originate both from the jawbone and the surrounding soft tissue … Jaw Pain

Prognosis | Jaw Pain

Prognosis The prognosis for any pain that may occur in the jaw area is generally good if timely medical or dental treatment has taken place and the patient shows a high degree of cooperation. A possible exception are defects in the case of tumors. Here, the primary tumor and the course of the disease as … Prognosis | Jaw Pain

Diagnosis | Jaw Pain

Diagnosis In case of severe pain in the jaw area, you should make an appointment with a dentist as soon as possible.This is the first point of contact and the physician refers after appraisal and necessity to an orthodontist. The attending dentist will examine the area in the mouth and will then usually arrange for … Diagnosis | Jaw Pain

The temporomandibular joint

med. : Articulatio temperomandibularis Introduction The joints provide the mobility of the human body. They connect one or more bones together. Depending on their tasks, we distinguish between: The temporomandibular joint (Articulatio temperomandibularis) is a rotating and sliding joint. The joints have a complicated structure and place high demands on diagnostics and therapy. Ball joints … The temporomandibular joint

What complaints can occur in the temporomandibular joint? | The temporomandibular joint

What complaints can occur in the temporomandibular joint? Three symptoms dominate as complaints of temporomandibular joint diseases: In the case of inflammation of the temporomandibular joint and arthrosis, the pain determines the picture. The pain may not only be limited to the temporomandibular joint, but may also radiate. Mandibular lock and lockjaw become noticeable by … What complaints can occur in the temporomandibular joint? | The temporomandibular joint

Diagnostic measures for the temporomandibular joint | The temporomandibular joint

Diagnostic measures for the temporomandibular joint Since temporomandibular joint pain can have many different causes, a comprehensive examination is necessary. The patient’s statements about the type, duration and intensity of the complaints provide initial indications of the cause. This is followed by an inspection of the oral cavity to detect any irregularities in the position … Diagnostic measures for the temporomandibular joint | The temporomandibular joint

Prevention | TMJ Crackling

Prevention The development of temporomandibular joint cracking can be prevented by simple means in the majority of cases. On the one hand, regular visits to the dentist, where the condition of the teeth and, if necessary, of the dental prosthesis is closely examined, are essential. On the other hand, it can be helpful as a … Prevention | TMJ Crackling

TMJ Crackling

Introduction Diseases of the temporomandibular joint are not uncommon. Within Germany, disorders of the normal function of the temporomandibular joint are, in addition to the occurrence of carious defects, one of the most frequent abnormalities in the oral cavity. According to extensive studies, over 10 million citizens suffer from temporomandibular joint arthrosis. The number of … TMJ Crackling