ATM and Arthritis
In about 5 percent of all cases, of which there are 35 million in the United States alone, TMJ (temporomandibular joint) Dysfunction or TMD (disorder TMJ) may be the result of one of many different arthritic conditions. The most common of these, called osteoarthritis, causes a degeneration of cartilage and bone in the joint TM, as it does in many other joints (eg hands and knees) in the body. Although it can be caused by severe trauma to the joint, it is most often caused by repeated use, such as regular chewing hard foods or opening the mouth too wide, or simply age-related deterioration. It usually occurs bilaterally - that is, also on both sides of the mouth. Rheumatoid arthritis, on the other hand, is a chronic inflammation of the joint, such as osteoarthritis, it can affect the ATM in the same way it affects other joints, but it does not need be present bilaterally. Ankylosis (fusion of the jaw joint) may occur in advanced cases. When infectious arthritis is the cause, damage to the joint tends to increase as the disease progresses.
Symptoms of TMJ dysfunction arthritis depends strongly on the type of arthritis involved, but some of them include painful swelling of the joint, limited range of motion of the jaw or a change in its position at the movement, and a number of annoying sounds, including crackling, clicking, scraping or grinding when the mouth is open or closed.
The diagnosis of most types of arthritis TMD is to examine the scope of the jaw movement and determining the integrity of the bone through the use of X-rays, CT or MRI, arthroscopy or minimally invasive. In the latter, a range of optical fiber is inserted directly into the joint to see the damage directly. Arthrocentesis may also be a useful technique, especially when the infection is the cause. It involves the insertion of a syringe into the interior of the joint, and the removal and analysis of the fluid dampens it.
Often, the pain and discomfort that comes with a TM arthritic joint can be relieved by self-care treatments similar to those used for other arthritic conditions. For example, the rest of the joint can help relieve pressure on the injured muscles. It can be a soft diet, taking small bites and applying warm, moist compresses to the painful area. It can be also manage your stress levels in order not to tighten or cringe. splints mouth, those worn on the teeth, can also help you avoid tension and manage your symptoms. Other options include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and physical therapy that uses gentle exercises jaws.
If the joint is particularly painful, or if the damage is considerable, dentist or other health care professional may choose to inject steroids directly into the joint space to relieve pain. There is a downside though - you can not inject the region a limited number of times, as steroids can have adverse side effects.
Surgery is usually the last option, but it may be appropriate if the symptoms of arthritic degeneration of bone and cartilage do not respond to more conventional treatments and less invasive. Surgery does not cure the disease, but it can repair some of the damage to the joints and relieve the symptoms that result. Today, most surgery is performed on the TM joint arthroscopy - that is, it uses tiny instruments and optical fibers to allow the doctor to view and repair the joint. It is less invasive than open surgery, and therefore, there is less scarring and a shorter recovery.
In the case of infectious arthritis, treatment may include antibiotics (penicillin G mainly), redness of the affected area, the pain control using a variety of drugs, and restricted jaw movement up the healing takes place. Exercises jaw opening can be used once the infection is cleared to increase range of motion.
The face seal can be affected by arthritis, as well as any joint in the body, it is not surprising that it is one of the causes of TMJ dysfunction. If you feel pain, tightness, or limited range of motion in your jaw, talk to your dentist or other health care professional, who can diagnose the exact cause of the problem and ensure that you receive appropriate treatment to correct .......
In about 5 percent of all cases, of which there are 35 million in the United States alone, TMJ (temporomandibular joint) Dysfunction or TMD (disorder TMJ) may be the result of one of many different arthritic conditions. The most common of these, called osteoarthritis, causes a degeneration of cartilage and bone in the joint TM, as it does in many other joints (eg hands and knees) in the body. Although it can be caused by severe trauma to the joint, it is most often caused by repeated use, such as regular chewing hard foods or opening the mouth too wide, or simply age-related deterioration. It usually occurs bilaterally - that is, also on both sides of the mouth. Rheumatoid arthritis, on the other hand, is a chronic inflammation of the joint, such as osteoarthritis, it can affect the ATM in the same way it affects other joints, but it does not need be present bilaterally. Ankylosis (fusion of the jaw joint) may occur in advanced cases. When infectious arthritis is the cause, damage to the joint tends to increase as the disease progresses.
Symptoms of TMJ dysfunction arthritis depends strongly on the type of arthritis involved, but some of them include painful swelling of the joint, limited range of motion of the jaw or a change in its position at the movement, and a number of annoying sounds, including crackling, clicking, scraping or grinding when the mouth is open or closed.
The diagnosis of most types of arthritis TMD is to examine the scope of the jaw movement and determining the integrity of the bone through the use of X-rays, CT or MRI, arthroscopy or minimally invasive. In the latter, a range of optical fiber is inserted directly into the joint to see the damage directly. Arthrocentesis may also be a useful technique, especially when the infection is the cause. It involves the insertion of a syringe into the interior of the joint, and the removal and analysis of the fluid dampens it.
Often, the pain and discomfort that comes with a TM arthritic joint can be relieved by self-care treatments similar to those used for other arthritic conditions. For example, the rest of the joint can help relieve pressure on the injured muscles. It can be a soft diet, taking small bites and applying warm, moist compresses to the painful area. It can be also manage your stress levels in order not to tighten or cringe. splints mouth, those worn on the teeth, can also help you avoid tension and manage your symptoms. Other options include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and physical therapy that uses gentle exercises jaws.
If the joint is particularly painful, or if the damage is considerable, dentist or other health care professional may choose to inject steroids directly into the joint space to relieve pain. There is a downside though - you can not inject the region a limited number of times, as steroids can have adverse side effects.
Surgery is usually the last option, but it may be appropriate if the symptoms of arthritic degeneration of bone and cartilage do not respond to more conventional treatments and less invasive. Surgery does not cure the disease, but it can repair some of the damage to the joints and relieve the symptoms that result. Today, most surgery is performed on the TM joint arthroscopy - that is, it uses tiny instruments and optical fibers to allow the doctor to view and repair the joint. It is less invasive than open surgery, and therefore, there is less scarring and a shorter recovery.
In the case of infectious arthritis, treatment may include antibiotics (penicillin G mainly), redness of the affected area, the pain control using a variety of drugs, and restricted jaw movement up the healing takes place. Exercises jaw opening can be used once the infection is cleared to increase range of motion.
The face seal can be affected by arthritis, as well as any joint in the body, it is not surprising that it is one of the causes of TMJ dysfunction. If you feel pain, tightness, or limited range of motion in your jaw, talk to your dentist or other health care professional, who can diagnose the exact cause of the problem and ensure that you receive appropriate treatment to correct .......
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