TMJ Surgery
TMJ Surgery
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and muscle disorders are a series of conditions causing dysfunction and pain in the jaw joint and the muscles controlling the jaw movement. There are different treatment options for TMJ disorders that vary based on cause and severity. At Doral Dental Specialty Center, our Oral Surgeon in Doral, FL provides TMJ surgery or corrective jaw surgery if your condition cannot be treated with other options.
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As mentioned above, a TMJ disorder can cause pain and affects the movement of the jaw. Patients often experience pain in different areas of their faces. This not only includes the jaw joints but the muscles controlling jaw movement as well. This includes:
- Ears
- Temples
- Upper neck area
- Cheekbones
Usually, the pain is on one side, but some patients also suffer it on both sides of their faces.
Common Symptoms
- Consistent pain around your years that worsens with jaw movement.
- Jaw stiffness and lack of mobility.
- Inability to use the full range of motion of the jaw, for example, when laughing or yawning.
- Problem with chewing food with normal consistency.
- Clicking or locking sound of the jaw.
TMJ Disorder Surgery
TMJ disorder surgery helps in reducing pain and improving jaw functioning. Our Oral Surgeon in Doral, FL uses this treatment option only after exhausting all other options. There are different types of TMJ surgeries and they are required in different scenarios. This includes:
- TMJ Arthroscopy: This is a minimally invasive surgery and you can return home the same day. A micro-incision is made to repair the TMJ disc or remove a bone spur.
- Modified Condylotomy: Our oral surgeon will increase the joint space to prevent your jaw from locking up.
- Arthrocentesis: This is also a minimally invasive procedure and involves inserting needles into the jaw and rising the joint using sterile fluid. We will clean the joint and remove any causes of inflammation.
- Arthroplasty or Arthrotomy (Open Procedure): During this more invasive procedure, our surgeon will fix the disc or joint. It will require general anesthesia.
- Joint Replacement: This is an invasive TMJ surgery where our Oral Surgeon in Doral, FL will replace parts of the TMJ or the complete joint with a prosthetic. Similar to open surgery, this will also require general anesthesia and an overnight stay at the facility.
At Doral Dental Specialty Center, we provide comprehensive dental care at our Doral facility. Our office hosts multiple dental specialties and this helps us enhance the quality of life of our patients.