TMJ disorders
Occlusion exam
An occlusion exam is a collection of data allowing the diagnosis of jaw movement disorders. This is relevant for people suffering from one or more of the following signs and symptoms: headaches, neck pain, muscle pain in cheeks and temples, pain in the jaw joint, worn teeth, etc. When we know the state of the occlusion, we can determine whether a patient can be relieved of his pain by wearing a balanced bite splint and / or proceeding to a teeth balance.
Teeth balance
Sometimes, after an occlusion exam and in cases of stable, non-symptomatic temporomandibular joints, the patient that does not wish to wear a bite splint at night can balance his teeth. The balancing consists of micro-grinding of the teeth to allow a stable occlusion that is functional and without interference.