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, […]