MEGAPLANT DENTAL CLINIC
턱관절
TMJ DISORDER
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)
The temporomandibular joint is the central axis of all jaw movement. When the balance of the muscles, ligaments, and disc breaks down, pain, noise, and limited mouth opening appear.
A Look at the TMJ
Stages of Progression
Pain appears in the TMJ, masseter, and temporalis muscle areas, and may lead to migraines or stiffness in the neck and shoulders.
A simple joint sound such as a 'click' or 'pop', or a grating crepitus sound, can be heard.
If the comfortable mouth opening is 40mm or less, it is judged to be limited mouth opening.
Key Points
Medication & Physical Therapy
Medication is used for inflammatory disorders, while laser, infrared, and mid-frequency therapy reduce muscle spasm and pain.
Splint
It secures space in the TMJ to restore the jaw to its normal position.
Conservative & Prosthetic Treatment
When correction with a splint alone is difficult, conservative and prosthetic treatment is combined.
FAQ
자주 묻는 질문
- 입을 벌릴 때 소리나 통증, 개구 제한, 턱 주변·관자놀이 통증, 두통 등 다양하게 나타날 수 있습니다.
- 원인에 따라 물리치료, 교합안정장치(스플린트), 생활습관 교정을 단계적으로 적용하며 필요 시 보존·보철치료를 병행합니다.
- 경미한 경우 관리만으로 호전되기도 하지만, 증상이 반복·지속되면 정확한 진단 후 치료가 필요합니다.
