General Dentistry
TMJ Treatment
Disorders of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) affect thousands of people who suffer from headaches, tenderness or pain in the jaw and face, and an array of other uncomfortable symptoms.
TMJ Can Cause Headaches or Tenderness and Pain in the Jaw and Face
By carefully analyzing the patient’s bite with a mandibular positioning indicator (MPI) and using a 3D pantographic recording to measure jaw movements, Dr. HagShenas can create treatment plans that address TMJ problems and ease the painful symptoms of TMJ disorder or other bite-related issues.
Dr. Amir HagShenas has dedicated much of his career to implementing the most intricate principles of advanced bite therapy into his restorative dentistry practice. He is a graduate of the prestigious FACE (Foundation of Advanced Continuing Education) program, where he has perfected his bite therapy techniques.
Dr. HagShenas’ ultimate goal is to make sure that his patients are proud of their attractive smiles, while giving them the confidence to enjoy their meals with strong teeth – without suffering from bite–related headaches or interruptions to their lives.
TMJ Diagnosis and Therapy
Dr. HagShenas specializes in analyzing TMJ disorders and has extensive experience with advanced TMJ treatment. He utilizes joint imaging technology such as MRI, and the newly developed Cone Beam Tomography (CBT) to view the condition of his patients’ jaws and diagnose TMJ problems.
By carefully analyzing the patient’s bite with a mandibular positioning indicator (MPI) and using a 3D pantographic recording to measure jaw movements, Dr. HagShenas can create treatment plans that address TMJ problems and ease the painful symptoms of TMJ disorder or other bite-related issues.
Through advanced splint therapy procedures, Dr. HagShenas can place his patients’ jaws in their optimal positions and relax the jaw muscles. The bite splint is typically a removable appliance that is worn to ease muscle tension and/or reposition the jaws.
Dr. HagShenas uses the following splint therapy options to address each patient’s individual bite problems:
- Flat arch splint appliances
- NTI bite therapy
- TMJ orthotic splint therapy
- Night appliance therapy
To learn more or to find out if you could benefit from TMJ Treatments, Schedule an Appointment.
