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[Treatment strategy in functional temporomandibular joint changes].
1Universitätsklinik für Zahn-, Mund und Kieferheilkunde, Währingerstr. 25a, 1090 Wien/Osterreich. eva.piehslinger@univie.ac.at
Der Radiologe
|October 12, 2001
Summary
Effective management of stomatognathic system disorders involves initial pain relief through symptomatic therapy, followed by targeted causal treatments. This approach ensures precise diagnosis and addresses underlying muscular, joint, and occlusal issues for comprehensive patient recovery.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Physical Therapy
- Biomedical Engineering
Context:
- Functional disturbances of the stomatognathic system require a structured therapeutic approach.
- Symptomatic and causal therapeutic methods are key components in managing these conditions.
- The interplay between the stomatognathic system, neck muscles, and posture is critical.
Purpose:
- To differentiate and outline symptomatic and causal therapeutic methods for stomatognathic system disorders.
- To emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary management in treating these functional disturbances.
- To detail the sequence of therapies, from initial pain management to definitive occlusal restoration.
Summary:
- Symptomatic therapy includes medication, physical modalities (heat, cold, radiation, TENS), physiotherapy, and emergency splints.
- Causal therapy addresses muscular problems, joint pathology, and occlusal disturbances after pain reduction.
- Splint therapy establishes a therapeutic joint position, followed by prosthodontic/orthodontic treatment for occlusion restoration.
Impact:
- Facilitates precise diagnosis by first achieving pain relief.
- Highlights the necessity of an interdisciplinary approach involving various therapeutic interventions.
- Aims to restore proper occlusion and function, improving overall patient well-being.