Functional Diagnostics
Symptoms that can be caused by an incorrect bite
Craniomandibular dysfunction is an umbrella term for structural, functional, biochemical and psychological regulatory disorders or dysfunctions. These may be painful or painless in nature. A distinction is made between disorders of the bite relationship (occlusopathy = incorrect bite), of the masticatory muscles (myopathy) and of the temporomandibular joint (arthropathy).
Functional Diagnostics & Therapy
An incorrect bite results in a misalignment of the jaw, for example due to shifting of the teeth, orthodontic over-correction or deficient bridges, crowns and dentures, as well as improper filling therapy.
Symptoms that can be caused by an incorrect bite
In addition, signs such as painful chewing movements, restricted mouth opening, tooth migration and loosening of teeth, worn or notched teeth, gum and bone loss, nocturnal breathing disorders, shoulder and neck pain, visual disturbances, mood swings and depression may point to such a problem.
Depending on the individual findings, a complex clinical picture may emerge which should, for example, be treated on an interdisciplinary basis by the dentist, orthopaedist, ear, nose and throat specialist, osteopath, physiotherapist, neurologist and psychologist. We tailor this additional consultative therapy to you individually and coordinate it for you. Only the dentist verifies, by means of a clinical functional analysis, which dysfunction is present and which therapeutic measures are indicated.
Stress is an important trigger of craniomandibular dysfunction. It is precisely in this respect that the holistic medical perspective becomes clear.
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The comprehensive diagnostics are often followed by the fabrication of a special dental splint. This relaxes the hardened muscles and relieves the other structures involved. Depending on the diagnosed clinical picture, further necessary treatment measures then follow. In some circumstances – and in fact very frequently – lasting and stable therapeutic success lies only in a complete readjustment, and thus reconstruction, of the bite relationship.
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The initial changes and signs of wear in the complex dental system are very often overlooked; the consequences are then disastrous and inevitably lead to a regulatory or functional disorder. A trained eye recognises a dysfunction at an early stage. That is precisely when immediate therapy is necessary; at this point, minimally invasive techniques can be used to counteract the manifest dysfunction. Targeted selective grinding of individual teeth, replacing an ill-fitting filling or building up the canines to restore physiological anterior-canine guidance are among the less elaborate but very effective measures. Orthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery or a complete prosthetic reconstruction of the masticatory system are the more invasive forms of therapy, which may even be combined depending on the indication. Here, too, early detection through functional diagnostics at the dentist protects you from further damage and from elaborate, costly treatment measures.
Disorders of the masticatory system can lead to serious health problems, because the masticatory apparatus, as one of the most complex systems in the human body, is closely connected to the head, spine, brain and other organs. Don’t take the risk – arrange an appointment for a functional analysis at the dentist.
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