In October of 2009, a patient being treated for rheumatoid arthritis was referred for a TMJ exam. She had a pain of “7” (on a scale of 1 – 10, 10 being the most painful) in the left condyle. She had trouble biting and felt that her bite was “off.” What follows is a detailed synopsis […]
ALL sodas can cause tooth decay!
Carbonated drinks, whether diet or not, can cause tooth decay because they contain carbonic acid. This is the ingredient in the “fizz.” Plain soda water, Perrier, Diet Coke, etc. all have the potential to cause tooth decay if over used. I once had a patient who had 14 cavities and beautiful oral hygiene. She brushed […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis Improvement after TMJ Treatment
Rheumatoid Arthritis in the TMJ is curable. CONE BEAM CT SCANS on a patient treated in December 2009 show a remarkable improvement in the quality of the bones of the TMJ complex. Occlusal correction along with systemic medications for RA and osteoporosis improved the quality of bone that often deteriorates with time. In seven years, […]
Scientific Article: AFTER THE SPLINT
AFTER THE SPLINT – Temporo-Mandibular Joint Therapy and the importance of mounted study models By Mark Z. Yamamoto, D.D.S. TMJ therapy can be very complicated. It can involve chiropractors, physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons, and of course, dentists. The majority of dentists are currently being taught to treat TMJ problems with many differing types of splint […]
Impressions the Magazine of the Orange County California Dental Society
July / August 2012 – Case of the Month Anterior Open Bite Resulting from Thumbsucking Click on the pages to see them full size