Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is a collective term for a group of symptoms that can appear individually or in combination..
The masticatory system mainly comprises the teeth, the masticatory muscles and the temporomandibular joints (TMJs). They are highly sensitive, complex and extensively interconnected biomechanical functional units of the body. If the biomechanics of the masticatory system are disrupted, this can cause a TMD or make one more likely.
Common symptoms of TMD include:
- Head and facial pain
- Muscle tension/pain in the head, neck, and shoulder area, with effects on the spine
- Migraine‑like symptoms
- Pain in the temporomandibular joints
- Various disorders of the temporomandibular joints (clicking or grinding noises, restricted mobility)
- Radiating pain to the teeth, mouth, face, head, neck, and shoulders
- Difficulty swallowing
- Ear pain
- Tinnitus
- Eye pain, increased sensitivity to light
- Neuralgia
- Dizziness
- Sleep disorders
- Depressive moods
Identifying and fundamentally treating these disorders of the masticatory system requires the highest level of dental precision and patience and, where appropriate, interdisciplinary cooperation. Our goal is to enable our patients to live a symptom‑free life without aids such as medication or occlusal splints.
