Just received my MRI report,.. - TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint Message Board

susu2007 · 01-04-2009, 03:55 AM

My report reads:

"Open and closed mouth sagitall oblique, coronal, and axial views were obtained. The articular disc of the right TMJ joint shows mild anterior displacement on closed mouth views with no reduction on open mouth views, however, normal anterior translation of the mandibular condyle is noted, otherwise normal. Normal MRI appearance of the left TMJ joint."

Does this sound like something that could cause serious problems similar to the ones I have been suffering with the acute tightness in my temporalis and forehead muscles that lead to my walking around in a constant state of disequlibrium in addition to the very stiff neck and shoulders?

I have no pain in the joint itself. I am not sure whether my next step should be to deal with the muscles issues by seeking the help of a trigger point therapist or whether I should seriously consider travelling to the UK to see a TMJ specialist which is very expensive. We don't have any specialists in Amman, Jordan.

Thanks,..

StillHope · 01-04-2009, 09:55 PM

Did you have any dental work done on your back teeth?
How long have you been walking like you describe and having these
muscle pains? Watch carefully what happens when you bite down. Does your jaw move/slide a tiny bit after the teeth touch?

To me it seems that you might have some teeth/crowns on the right side which are higher and do not allow your right jaw to close normally. This can cause the tightness in all the areas which you describe.

susu2007 · 01-05-2009, 12:46 AM

Hi Stillhope,

I have a single tooth which has recently been crowned long after my symptoms began almost a year and a half ago. My bite seems to be ok and my upper and lower teeth touch perfectly.

I just want to know how serious a mild disc displacement is. My problem is that my head and neck feel very stiff all over. Sometimes I get a headache on either the right or left side of my head just above the eyes.

luvtocamp · 01-05-2009, 06:11 AM

I would try PT or therapy for the neck first. Your teeth are balanced you say, so they will want to grind on them (make them unbalanced) or make you a splint.

susu2007 · 01-05-2009, 09:43 AM

Thanks luvtocamp.

So you don't recommend I get a splint at this stage? I don't have any pain in my joint or jaw area. All my symptoms are musclar.