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Impaired functions of the temporomandibular joint. With the help of an articular splint for the temporomandibular joint. Pathologies of TMJ dysfunction


Unpleasant sensations in the temporomandibular joint most often occurs with arthritis. It can cover two sides or be one-sided. Arthritis is characterized by discomfort when chewing food and opening the mouth.

The chronic form can cause significant harm not only to the physical, but also to the emotional well-being of a person.

For this reason, it is necessary to start treatment immediately after determining the disease. This disease can occur at any age, but older people are more likely to suffer from it. Also quite often pain is observed in children. This is due to the constant growth in the growing body.

Causes

Pain and discomfort in the temporomandibular joint can appear for various reasons. It is extremely important to correctly determine the cause, because the effectiveness of future treatment will depend on this. Each of them has its own characteristics. The main causes of the development of the disease:

  1. Infection and viruses;
  2. received mechanical injuries;
  3. all kinds of inflammatory diseases.

The infection can cause joint pain. Malicious microorganisms begin to form a positive environment for the formation of inflammation. It can get into the mouth by contact or direct, as well as through the blood. The most common is the direct route. So infection occurs when the joint capsule is injured and damaged. All sorts of microorganisms enter the oral cavity, which provoke the appearance of the disease.

The contact route is characterized by the multiplication and spread of bacteria from infected tissues. The main causes of contact infection: furuncle, purulent parotitis, phlegmon, abscess, otitis media, osteomyelitis and all kinds of infectious diseases of the oral cavity. The cause of infection through the blood can be measles, sepsis, diphtheria, tonsillitis, gonorrhea and syphilis.

Symptoms

To determine arthritis of the temporomandibular joint, you need to know the main symptoms, among which:

  1. Pain. With the formation of inflammatory processes, the pain is always very sharp, cutting or stabbing. It tends to intensify during movement. It is very difficult for a person to open his mouth even for a few minutes. It is worth noting that temporomandibular joint arthritis can have transient pain. This is due to the fact that different parts of the face are connected by the trigeminal nerve.
  2. Fever. High body temperature is observed in advanced stages of the disease. Also, arthritis of the temporomandibular joint can be accompanied by muscle aches, fatigue, headaches and general weakness.
  3. Redness and inflammation. A large number of microbes accumulate in the focus, as a result, the joint may swell.
  4. Hearing loss. When inflammation occurs, a decrease in the external auditory canal is observed. As a result, hearing may be impaired on the affected side of the joint.

Treatment



First of all, it is worth noting that the pain will not go away on its own, it is extremely important to provide the right treatment. In any form of this whitening, it is necessary to ensure the immobility of the jaw. For this, a special bandage is applied, which securely fixes the jaw. If we are talking about an injury, then the bandage is worn for 7-9 days, but in the case of an infectious type, it is enough to fix the jaw for 1-3 days.

During treatment, it is better to refuse solid food, it is better to use only liquid food.. If you are substitutes for at least some symptoms of arthritis of the temporomandibular joint and feel pain, then you should definitely consult a doctor for a detailed consultation. He will help to correctly determine the cause and prescribe treatment.

Anabolic drugs are prescribed for any form of inflammation and deviation of the temporomandibular joint. In traumatic types, drugs are also prescribed that stimulate blood circulation in damaged tissues. If your illness is of an infectious origin, then you simply cannot do without strengthening the immune system. For this, doctors prescribe all kinds of vitamin complexes.

Each individual case has its own specifics, but in most cases positive changes are observed after 3 days of effective treatment. After stopping the main symptoms of the disease, additional procedures are prescribed, these include: magnetotherapy, mud therapy, electrophoresis, hot paraffin applications, laser therapy, massage and all kinds of exercises that are necessary for muscle recovery.

If you have, then you can eliminate some of the symptoms at home. Ointments with bee venom can have an effective effect. But remember that they are forbidden for people with allergic reactions. It is also recommended to make compresses from coltsfoot, chamomile, oak bark and thyme.

This procedure is best done at least 2 times a day. Before going to bed, it is recommended to apply an iodine mesh on the jaw. This product is widely used in medicine. Its properties allow you to get rid of many negative factors. Warm rinses from chamomile will help relieve joint pain.

If the appearance of arthritis is associated with the presence of dental diseases, then after the elimination of the main symptoms, the oral cavity is sanitized. This measure is mandatory. Otherwise, in just a couple of months, arthritis and joint pain will return again. With a rheumatoid variety, doctors prescribe a general strengthening course. These are all kinds of trace elements, bioadditives and vitamins.

In practice, cases of purulent and rather complex arthritis of the temporomandibular joint are not uncommon. In this case, it is impossible to do without a full-fledged surgical intervention. So the articular cavity is opened and a special drainage is installed. People suffering from purulent arthritis must undergo inpatient treatment, which can last from 2 to 4 weeks, it all depends on the complexity of the situation.

As mentioned earlier, only after determining the type and characteristics of the disease, treatment can be prescribed. Various methods are used to determine the cause. The most common can be called a complete blood count and evaluation of clinical data.

In any case, every health problem leaves its mark on the body. Doctors advise you to adjust your diet and put more emphasis on all kinds of fruits and vegetables. So the immune system will recover much faster and will be less susceptible to disease.

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