Temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome – a therapeutic approach

• Published in: Balneo and PRM Research Journal (Online. English ed.) 2023-06, Vol.14 (Vol.14, no.2), p.546
• Main Authors: Bochiș, Călin Florin, Pop, Manuela Simona, Bochiș, Sergiu Alin, Botea, Mihai Octavian, Pop, Mircea Gheorghe, Nistor-Cseppento, Carmen Delia, Bungău, Alexa Florina, Dogaru, Bombonica Gabriela, Tarce, Alexandra Georgiana
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 2734-844X; 2734-8458
• DOI: 10.12680/balneo.2023.546

Background: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is responsible for vital functions like mas-tication, swallowing, and suction reflex and other relational functions, like talking and phonation. The etiology of temporomandibular joint disorders is multifactorial and in-volves subjective and objective clinical symptomatology. (2) Methods: The therapy is complex and encompasses a series of methods that interconnects various medical spe-cialties. Bad habits and parafunction are risk factors that may initiate and exacerbate a temporomandibular joint pathology. This prospective study aimed to show the positive impact of correct multidisciplinary therapy on the complex of TMJ disorders - pain and bad oral behaviors. The therapy methods used in this study were: medical, prosthetic, or-thodontic, surgical, and physiotherapy (PKT). (3) Results: The data obtained showed good results if the oral habits and TMJ disorders are treated correctly and simultaneous-ly. (4) Conclusions: All therapeutical approaches addressed in this study had beneficial effects on the recovery of the temporomandibular joint.