Gnathology Trebbo, Castel Maggiore, Bologna.
Airam Medical Center’s dental clinic deals with the treatment of malocclusions related to postural disorders. The Gnathologist treats what is called “algic-dysfunctional malocclusion syndrome” a painful condition due to an incorrect relationship between the arches. Such painful symptomatology may directly affect the area of the right and/or left temporomandibular joint (A.T.M.) or occur in bodily districts away from the mouth, so much so that it suggests pathologies of a different nature.
Gnathology at the Airam center.
Our Gnathology center is concerned with identifying typical symptoms that are of its types:
Clinical picture of Costen's syndrome:
Clinical picture of the Descending Postural Syndrome:
The diagnosis of A.T.M. algic-dysfunctional syndrome related to malocclusion and/or descending postural syndrome is not straightforward. Multidisciplinary collaboration of various specialists is needed..
Symptoms of malocclusion and the role of the Gnathology Physician.
The breadth of symptoms caused often disorient the general practitioner called in and force the patient, suffering from chronic pain, into a long and often frustrating procedure among various specialists: orthopedists, otolaryngologists, psychologists, neurologists, kiropractors, each of whom will indicate therapies (most often invasive or erroneous) since they are not complemented by assessments of the interactions that are related to the malocclusion, with the result that the patient continues to suffer resulting in disappointment and further psychophysical stress.
The role of a good Gnathologist dentist is to identify, through a specialized gnathological examination, both primary and secondary symptoms. Diagnosis of algic-dysfunctional a.t.m. syndrome related to malocclusion and/or descending postural syndrome is not simple. Multidisciplinary collaboration between the gnathologist and various specialists is necessary.
In our center, specialized doctors in various branches of medicine collaborate in order to have a comprehensive and multidisciplinary diagnosis. Our GNATOLOGY clinic in Castel Maggiore, Bologna also deals with children’s dentistry, specifically: treatment of malocclusions related to postural disorders and in the prevention and treatment of dental growth disorders in children.
The causes and the importance of relying on a Gnathologist for targeted therapy.
In the reverse mechanism, on the other hand, first the dislocation occurs then the compensation malocclusion occurs but the result is the same: even after some time, the algid-dysfunctional A.T.M. syndrome and/or postural syndrome may arise. However, the therapeutic approach is different: this malocclusion, which is thus the consequence of a postural problem and not the cause of facial algid symptomatology, which is always present in these cases, must be treated secondary to the muscular imbalance that arose with the trauma.
As mentioned above, a Gnathologist, with the collaboration of a team of experts, is able to resolve both the primary causes due to malocclusion and the descending postural disorders by undertaking manual and instrumental therapy.
Therapy and gnathological splints for the treatment of malocclusions.
Therapy of algic-dysfunctional syndromes of the temporomandibular joint and descending postural disorders is divided into 2 goals:
Resolution, right away, of the primary cause of such afflictions, namely malocclusion;
Treatment of secondary disorders triggered and fed by malocclusion, i.e., neuralgia, myalgia, inflammation of art. temporomandibular, etc. through manual (manual lymphatic drainage, decontracting massage therapy, functional recovery techniques) and also instrumental (laser therapy, tecar therapy, tens) physiotherapy rehabilitation.
In the reverse mechanism, on the other hand, first the dislocation occurs then the compensation malocclusion occurs but the result is the same: even after some time, the algid-dysfunctional A.T.M. syndrome and/or postural syndrome may arise. However, the therapeutic approach is different: this malocclusion, which is thus the consequence of a postural problem and not the cause of facial algid symptomatology, which is always present in these cases, must be treated secondary to the muscular imbalance that arose with the trauma.
As mentioned above, a Gnathologist, with the collaboration of a team of experts, is able to resolve both the primary causes due to malocclusion and the descending postural disorders by undertaking manual and instrumental therapy.
Correction of malocclusion also involves making a splint a dental device custom-made by the specialized dental laboratory.
It fits between the teeth and is made to make the position of the jaw suitable when clenching the teeth. Basically, the mandibular deviation caused by malocclusion is corrected. Individual plaque must be functionalized i.e., adapted to the functions of the apparatus and gives an immediate effect.
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