What is gnathology and when is it necessary to see a gnathologist?

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Most common causes of gnathologic disorders
What is the gnathologic treatment?
How do I prepare for gnathologic treatment?

Gnathology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the treatment of the maxillofacial region, including the teeth, jaws, temporomandibular joints, and muscles.

For example, if there is a malfunction (dysfunction) with the muscles that control the jaw, you may feel prolonged or sharp sharp acute pain in the area of the temples, frontal part of the head and occiput. Also, a disorder of the structure or pathological processes of the dentoalveolar department sometimes cause pain sensations in the neck and throat. As for nighttime teeth grinding, such a moment is also caused by temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Here are some other problems that patients may experience:

crunching, clicking and pain in the jaw;
difficulty opening his mouth;
trouble chewing food;
tooth erosion.

In simple words, the job of a gnathologist is to identify the cause of discomfort and provide treatment to restore proper functioning of the dentoalveolar system.

Most common causes of gnathologic disorders

There are cases when genetic characteristics, certain traumas or surgical interventions can lead to malfunctions of the dentoalveolar department. These include: congenital jaw structure nuances, improper bite, permanent tooth extraction without further prosthetics in case of tooth mobility, incorrect filling or implantation, facial muscle spasms, upper spine injuries.

What is the gnathologic treatment?

Thanks to modern techniques, the procedure is painless and gives noticeable progress in 2-3 weeks. Bas dent dent uses the most effective therapies:

Splint therapy. This is a whole complex of research, miscalculations, and the placement of a specialized splint that adjusts the muscles and joints. Precise and proper splint therapy allows the muscles of the jaw to return to their normal position and restore healthy function. It usually lasts about 6 months.
TENS therapy. This is a special physical treatment for the jaw, during which the doctor puts safe electromagnetic devices on the patient. They help relieve overstrain on the muscles of the jaw joints. The duration of transcutaneous (percutaneous) electrical neurostimulation depends on the patient’s condition and on average lasts 1.5 hours. Typically, the therapy involves 1 to 10 treatments of approximately one and a half hours each.

How do I prepare for gnathologic treatment?

First of all, it is necessary to visit a doctor-gnathologist for consultation and examination. If the specialist identifies the primary cause of discomfort in the head, neck, throat area, he will prescribe additional studies. Usually, to understand the clinical picture, MRI and CT scans are required. It is on the basis of these analyses, and all the necessary calculations are made to compile a comprehensive treatment.
Such diagnostics is also necessary before interventions in the dento-mandibular system: prosthetics, orthodontic treatment with bracket systems or eliners. Remember that a problem that is not recognized in time may lead to the need to correct the bite again or re-prosthetics.
Bas dent dent dentistry wishes you good health and reminds you of the importance of timely treatment. By contacting a specialist at the first sign of a mandibular joint disorder, the effect of treatment increases to 99%. You can make an appointment for a consultation by leaving an application on the website or by calling the telephone numbers.