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Jaw Joint Disorders
Disorders of Jaw joint or Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are a complex and poorly understood set of conditions characterized by pain in the jaw joint and surrounding tissues and limitation in jaw movements. Injuries and other conditions that routinely affect other joints in the body, such as arthritis, also affect the Temporomandibular Joint. One or both joints may be involved and, depending on the severity, can affect a person’s ability to speak, chew, swallow, make facial expressions, and even breathe. In severe cases, opening of mouth is completely restricted.
What are the signs and symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders?
TMJ disorders are difficult to diagnose. Most of the patients that we receive are referred after a thorough evaluation by the ENT Surgeons.
Symptoms may include any of the following,

  • Pain in the jaw muscles 

  • Pain in the neck and shoulders 

  • Chronic headaches 

  • Jaw muscle stiffness 

  • Limited movement or locking of the jaw 

  • Ear pain, pressure, fullness, ringing in the ears (tinnitus) 

  • Painful clicking, popping or grating in the jaw joint when opening or closing the mouth 

  • Difficulty to bite 

  • Dizziness 

  • Vision problems 

How do we treat TMJ disorders?
Treatment will depend on the causative factor. At KALKI, we will examine you thoroughly and we aim at providing the most effective treatment with the least invasive technique for TMJ disorders. Our surgeon is well trained in performing Arthrocentesis, TMJ Scopy and surgeries.
In general, the following are the treatment options for TMJ Disorders,

  • Medications

  • Oral Splint or mouth guards

  • Counselling

  • Arthrocentesis (Lavage or irrigation of the joint to remove the debris and inflammatory by products.

  • Injections

  • Arthroscopy

  • Surgery

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