Dr. Mark Yamamoto receives prestigious Dr. Beverly B. McCollum Award from the International Academy of Gnathology, American Section. This award recognizes those who have contributed significantly to the clinical application and educational advancement of Gnathology. Click the images below to see the full-sized versions.
Mark Z. Yamamoto, DDS, MAGD is a general dentist based in Huntington Beach, CA. Dr. Mark has a specialty in TMJ and Temporo-Mandibular Joint Disorder diagnosis and treatment.
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There is NO “Happy Spot” with TMJ
When a person has an uncomfortable bite, it can be annoying or actually painful. Many people move the jaw around to try and find a comfortable place to bite. But when the TMJ is damaged or the occlusion (bite) has changed, there is no “Happy Spot” because something has altered the bite. The original bite […]
Condylar Remodeling in a Rheumatoid Arthritis Case 7 Years Later
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 […]
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 […]