Consultation of a gnathologist in Kyiv
A gnathologist is a dentist who primarily relies on a comprehensive diagnosis of the maxillary system, including assessment of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Such an approach is increasingly in demand and justified in various areas of dentistry, especially in bite correction, complex prosthetic tasks, etc. Accordingly, the dentist gnathologist is most often also an orthopaedist or orthodontist.
If you need a consultation with an orthopaedic gnathologist in Kyiv, please contact our DENTART clinic. Our specialists have extensive experience in treating TMJ dysfunction, restoring dentition and more. You can also use the most popular methods of diagnosis, such as computer tomography and axiography. You can make an appointment online or by telephone.
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What is gnathology?
Gnathology is an interdisciplinary branch of medicine specialising in the study of the workings and interactions of all the components of the maxillary system, namely:
- teeth;
- ligamentous apparatus;
- muscles;
- temporomandibular joint.
Accordingly, for the treatment of dental pathologies (especially complex ones) special attention must be paid to the comprehensive diagnosis and examination of all these components of the maxillary system.
The gnathologist is a relatively new specialisation, but more and more professionals are learning it and sticking to it in their work. It is the gnathological approach that may soon become the "gold standard" for the orthopaedic dentist and orthodontist.
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When is a consultation with a gnathologist recommended in kyiv?
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ) is considered to be the doctor's main speciality. Occlusion — the occlusion of the teeth on the lower and upper jaw — is disturbed because they move in the wrong direction. The joint is subjected to excessive stress, which sooner or later leads to the onset of these symptoms:
- clicks in the jaw;
- pain in a joint;
- a headache for no clear reason;
- tinnitus;
- limited mobility of the jaw, etc.
The causes of TMJ dysfunction can be different, including:
- injuries;
- incorrect bite or position of individual teeth;
- errors in prosthetics, etc.
The dentist-gnathologist of DENTART, relying on modern diagnostic methods, determines the causes of problems with TMJ and makes an optimal treatment plan.
Also, the consultation of our orthopaedic gnatologist in Kyiv is recommended for:
- various dental pathologies caused by overloading of teeth. This includes excessive abrasion, chipping and cracking;
- planning for total prosthetics;
- difficult cases of bite correction or other dental treatment.
You should also definitely go to a gnathologist on the recommendation of an orthopaedic dentist, orthodontist or other doctor.
Methods of diagnosis and treatment in gnathology
Consultation of a gnatologist involves a comprehensive diagnosis of the TMJ and all components of the dental system. At DENTART, we use computerised tomography, axiography and other diagnostic equipment to analyse the occlusion of the teeth, the condition of muscles and the function of the jaw.
Further treatment in gnathology is based on two main approaches:
- relaxation and normalization of muscle work;
- normalisation of bite and occlusion.
Both techniques allow the gnathologist to achieve treatment goals and are often combined together. For example, special dental coverings help to relax the muscles and correct the position of the jaw. The result can then be cemented with bite corrections or prosthetics.
