Implantologist Dr. Fawaz Ali Majali is one of the best Dental Implant surgeons in UAE, presently working at Fakeeh University Hospital, Dubai. With an experience of more than 32 years, he has worked as an Oral Maxillofacial and Dental Implant Surgeon. His expertise lies in the treatment of Bone Augmentation, Soft Tissue Grafts, Jaw Orthopedic Surgery, Laser Treatment, Botox, and other Cosmetic Surgery. After completing Bachelor's in Dentistry, he pursued a Doctor Degree in Dental Medicine from the School of the Medicine University of Zurich, Switzerland followed by a Diploma in Head & Neck Surgery from the Tokyo National Cancer Center, Japan. He completed fellowships in Oral Maxillo Facial Surgery at, University Hospital of Zurich. He is evaluated professionally by USA-ECE Credential and holds active licenses with MOH, DHA, DHCC, and HAAD Abu Dhabi. Since 2011, he is professionally affiliated with the European Association of Cranio-Facial Surgery “EACMFS”.
Temporomandibular
It acts like a sliding hinge that connects your jawbone to the skull. There is a single joint on each side of your jaw. It is a type of temporomandibular disorder or that can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement.
It is difficult to determine the exact cause of a person's TMJ disorder. Due to a combination of factors, pain may reoccur. Some people with jaw pain tend to clench or grind their teeth, but many habitually clench or grind their teeth and never develop TMJ disorders.
The pain and discomfort associated with TMJ disorders are temporary that can be relieved with the help of self-managed care or nonsurgical treatments. Surgery is generally the last option after conservative measures have failed. While some people with TMJ disorders may benefit from surgical treatments.
Symptoms
- Pain or tenderness in the jaw
- Aching in and around your ear
- Difficulty or pain while chewing
- Aching facial pain
- Locking of the joint
Treatment
- Medication
- Pain-relievers and anti-inflammatories
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Muscle relaxants
- Therapies
- Oral splints or mouth guards
- Physical therapy
Counselling
Surgical or other procedures
- Arthrocentesis - It is a minimally invasive procedure that involves the insertion of small needles into the joint to irrigate the fluid through the joint to remove debris and inflammatory by-products.
- Injections - Corticosteroid injections in the joint may be helpful.
- TMJ arthroscopy - Arthroscopic surgery can be effective for treating various types of TMJ disorders as open-joint surgery. A small thin tube is placed into the joint space and an arthroscope is inserted. Few small surgical instruments are used for surgery.
- Modified condylotomy - It treats the TMJ indirectly with surgery on the mandible. It is helpful for the treatment of pain if locking is experienced.
- Open-joint surgery - When jaw pain does not resolve with conservative treatments and it appears to be caused by a structural problem in the joint the doctor or dentist may suggest open-joint surgery.
Take Away
Be careful and avoid overuse of jaw muscles, do stretching and massage as suggested by the doctor. For more details contact one of the best Dental surgeons in Dubai, working at Fakeeh University Hospital, Dubai.
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