Treatment of diseases of the temporomandibular joint

Treatment of diseases of the temporomandibular joint requires careful preparation and planning. At the consultation of the maxillofacial surgeon, the patient examines the patient and a thorough diagnosis of the TBU using modern equipment. It allows you to create a 3D model of the joint, develop treatment tactics and predict its result.

Prior to the start of treatment, the patient needs to undergo a preoperative examination and confirm the absence of contraindications to the procedures and surgical interventions. In the treatment of MBM pathologies, a wide range of surgical techniques is used: minimally invasive procedures, functional surgery, prosthetics of the temporomandibular joint. Arthrocentesis and arthropoline (drainage of the upper articular space) are carried out using special solutions and needles, local anesthesia is used. When eliminating anatomical disorders and prosthetics, general anesthesia is used.

The rehabilitation specialist cooperates with the maxillofacial surgeon, orthopedist, orthodont, neurologist and composes an individual recovery program for each patient. It takes into account all needs and features. It includes massages, physiotherapy exercises (exercise therapy), hardware physiotherapy. Rehabilitation can be held in a hospital or at home with a mandatory visit to planned examinations.