TMJ Surgery

Every time we chew, swallow or talk, the Temporomandibular Joint is moving. Disorders or physiological changes in this region bring intense discomfort to the patient and affect the quality of life. The Buco-Maxillo Surgery can definitely fix problems in the TMJ.

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Every time we chew, swallow or talk, the Temporomandibular Joint is moving. Disorders or physiological changes in this region bring intense discomfort to the patient and affect the quality of life. The Buco-Maxillo Surgery can definitely fix problems in the TMJ.

The Temporomandibular Joint is located just in front of the ear and is part of the masticatory system and the movements performed by the mandible (opening and closing).

Every movement is determined by this articulation. TMJ dysfunctions can cause headache, plugged ear sensation in addition to a cracking and nuisance. By opening and closing the mouth, the patient can hear or feel the clicking (click), usually accompanied by pain that manifests in the head, face, neck, eyes and teeth.

Treatment of TMJ Dysfunctions

AMS Clinic professionals make a personalized assessment to identify the causes of TMJ dysfunctions (occlusal, bone, muscle or psychic).

We offer several types of treatment:

– Orthodontic appliances (alignment of teeth);

– Myorelaxant plates;

– Reposition of missing teeth (dental implants);

– Restoration physiotherapy (muscular strengthening);

– Laser therapy (laser treatment);

– Prosthetic rehabilitation (prosthesis revision);

– Specific medication (analgesics, anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants, etc.);

– Surgical interventions (under conditions where only clinical treatment is not effective).