TMJ Disorders and Treatment in Johns Creek
Jaw joint pain, clicking, or lockjaw? Board Certified Oral Surgeon Dr. Egolum provides comprehensive diagnosis and personalized non-surgical and advanced surgical therapies to relieve discomfort and restore function.
TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT (TMJ) DISORDERS
TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders are a family of problems related to your complex jaw joint. If you have had symptoms like pain or a “clicking” sound you will be glad to know that these problems are more easily diagnosed and treated than they were in the past. These symptoms occur when the joints of the jaw and the chewing muscles do not work together correctly.
TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, two joints, one on each side of your face, that connect your lower jaw to the temporal bones of your skull. The joints allow your jaw to open, close, and slide side-to-side and front-to-back.
Common Symptoms of TMJ Disorders
Diagnosis & Treatment Approach
Because many conditions can cause similar symptoms, Dr. Egolum conducts a thorough examination including clinical palpation of chewing muscles and joints, digital panoramic and 3D CBCT imaging to evaluate joint anatomy and disc positioning.
Treatment often starts conservatively: oral splints or night guards, anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, stress management, and bite adjustments. In cases with severe joint pathology or internal derangement, advanced surgical options such as arthrocentesis, arthroscopy, or open joint surgery are considered.
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