Consequences of jaw malpositions Misalignments in the jaw and thus in the temporomandibular joint can have serious consequences. The first signs of malalignment are cracking and rubbing noises in the temporomandibular joint. Malpositions often manifest themselves as severe headaches, neck or back pain. Furthermore, they can influence or limit functions of the mouth opening such … Consequences of jaw malpositions | Jaw malposition
Pain at the ear entrance The tragus is a small cartilage that lies just before the entrance of the external auditory canal and thus offers protection against the penetration of foreign bodies. Pain when pressure is applied to the tragus often indicates an inflammation of the external auditory canal (otitis externa). Furthermore an inflammation and … Pain at the ear entrance | Pain in and around the ear
Temporal pain and pain in the ear Pain in the temporal region, which corresponds to a lateral headache, can be triggered simply by wearing glasses. In this case the glasses press on a nerve running along the temple, which causes pain. This pressure pain can radiate into the ear region. Pain in the ear can … Temporal pain and pain in the ear | Pain in and around the ear
Headaches and pain in the ear In general, a combination of ear and headache should be considered as a flu-like infection in the ear, nose and throat area. Especially if other typical flu symptoms such as fever, sore throat, cold or dizziness are added, it can be assumed that this is an infection. However, the … Headaches and pain in the ear | Pain in and around the ear
Pain in the child’s ear Pain in the ear often occurs in the first few years of life in small children. There are various causes of ear pain in children. Often, no serious illness is the cause, but parents or guardians should pay attention to some symptoms. When should I see a doctor? Earaches can … Pain in the child’s ear | Pain in and around the ear
Prophylaxis Earaches cannot always be prevented, especially if they are accompanied by an infection in the nasopharynx. However, the risk can be reduced with the right care or careful behaviour after a visit to the swimming pool. For example, cotton swabs should generally not be used to clean the ears. A damp cloth is sufficient … Prophylaxis | Pain in and around the ear
Introduction Pain in or around the ear can have various causes. On the one hand, they can be caused directly by diseases of the ear such as inflammation of the middle ear. On the other hand, other diseases in the head or neck area can be triggers for the pain in the ear. The pain … Pain in and around the ear
Mandibular retrognathia is a backward displacement of the mandible in relation to the base of the skull. The term mandibular retrognathia refers only to the description of the position of the mandible, but not its size. Also, mandibular retrognathia does not characterize the position of the maxilla and mandible in relation to each other. What … Mandibular Retrognathia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Definition The temples are located on both sides of the head to the side of the eyes. Complaints in this area are also called temple pain and can be caused by many different diseases like certain headaches or eye diseases. Pain in the temporal region is very common because this area is very sensitive. If … Pain in the temple
Pain when chewing Pain when chewing in the temple is often a sign of overloading the chewing muscles. This can be caused by malpositioning, teeth grinding, fingernail biting or even severe tension due to psychological stress. Malpositions can be caused by birth or can develop during development by using a pacifier and thumb-sucking. Many children … Pain when chewing | Pain in the temple
Pain after a blow Pain may occur after a blow to the head or face. The pain may be localized in the area of the forehead or temple, for example. In case of temporal pain after a blow, it is necessary to consult a doctor. In order to exclude a craniocerebral trauma or bruising injuries, … Pain after a blow | Pain in the temple
A bite splint is a dental appliance made of plastic and adapted to the individual dental arch of the patient. For this reason, an impression of the jaw has to be taken before fabrication (impression). Afterwards the jaw model is cast in the dental laboratory on which the bite splint is made. Bite splints are … Pain from a bite splint