GenDen or KMX- questions about Functional Jaw orthodontics - TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint Message Board

sandra1 · 05-22-2003, 08:53 PM

To GenDen or KMX,

I have read some of your old posts regarding the functional jaw orthodontics/orthopedics...I have learned alot by researching on this topic. But I am wondering if either of you have any solid information about how successful this method of treatment is? What is the success rate for tmjd patients on this treatment?

I would love to hear from both of you.

Sandi

GenDen · 05-22-2003, 09:55 PM

Sandra,

I cannot give you specific documentation. I also want to avoid violating the rules of this board. I believe I am within the guidelines with the following information. The dental journal that exclusively deals with research studies on Temperomandibular disorders is Cranio, The Journal of Craniomandibular Practice. They have a website where you can read abstracts on many studies regarding TMJD. You might find helpful information there.
The other site I can refer you to is The American Association for Functional Orthodontics. This is a .org site and I think that is okay to reference on this board. There is an email address on that site where you can ask questions. They should be able to reference any studies or statistical information on Functional Jaw Orthopedics/Orthodontists that is available. Hope this helps.

sandra1 · 05-23-2003, 09:31 AM

GenDen,

Your information is helpful. Thank you very much. I did view the information at the American Association for Functional Orthodontics before, but I didn't know about the email address where I can ask questions regarding this topic...I will look at that again. The Journal of Craniomandibular Practice is the one I haven't looked at yet...

Thanks again,

Sandi

DianeTMJ · 05-23-2003, 10:20 AM

Hello-
FJO takes the jaw,teeth,muscles all into consideration when correcting bites, not just about costmetic.
DIane

[This message has been edited by DianeTMJ (edited 10-26-2003).]

Al4 · 05-23-2003, 12:06 PM

Diane (DianeTMJ),

I hope the neuromuscular approach will eliminate your TMJ. I too am thinking of going west to Las Vegas to see a neuromuscular DDS. May be your general dentist is going to the same place. Their fees are huge though, and my expenses (on top of insurance) will be more than $6000.00! And to say that I have to go through all this when 6 months ago (before a DDS dislocated my jaw) I had no jaw symptoms, just ear symptoms which may not be TMJ-related! Good luck with your treatment, and let us know if it helps. If the neuromuscular approach truly finds the optimal lower jaw position where all muscles are relaxed, things should work well. Alex