Temporomandibular Joint Surgery (TMJ)
What does TMJ mean?
A. Joint of the lower jaw.
Signs and symptoms of TMJ disorder
- Consistent pain radiating from the jawbone area
- An inability to comfortably open or close the mouth
- Eating difficulty
- Limited jaw mobility
- Neck & shoulders pain
- Dental damage
- Headaches/ migraines
- Ear pain or tinnitus
- Eye pain
We may recommend surgical solutions if you have tried non-surgical treatments for TMJ disorder e.g. the use of pain killers, night guards, Botox injection, antidepressants and muscles relaxant
Arthroscopy
During this surgery, a small hole is made above the jaw joint. Then we use this opening to insert special surgical tools with a light attached. They then adjust the muscle, bone, and ligaments of the joint as needed to provide relief.
This procedure offers a significantly shorter recovery time with a lower risk of complication.
