TMD Solutions

Pain free without drugs, shots or surgery

Some of the technology that we have in house to help with diagnosis and treatment of TMD:

CBCT (Cone-Beam Computed Tomography) is used for three dimensional (3D) imaging of hard tissue structures. This technology
has many uses, from detecting active joint degenerative disease, jaw pathologies like tumors to impacted teeth, diagnosing sleep apnea, and placing implants, just to name a few.

The Multiwave Locked System (MLS) for Dentistry / MLS® Laser Therapy
This FDA-cleared, Class IV technology synchronizes dual wavelengths with continuous and pulsed emissions bringing you the most advanced laser therapy system available on the market today.

What is Laser Therapy?
Laser therapy uses light to favor and accelerate the body’s natural healing processes. The laser beam is moved over the skin so that the
light energy (photons) penetrates the tissue where it interacts with various molecules (chromophores) that cause different biological
effects. It produces a photochemical, photothermal and photomechanical effect.

There are many types of lasers. Each laser has different characteristics which produce a different effect. These characteristics include:

  • Energy: measured in joules

  • Time: Defined as the duration of irradiance of target tissue and is measured in seconds. It is also known as Impulse Duration or called
    “impulse width”.

  • Wavelength: Penetration depth is directed by the laser emission wavelength and the type of tissue (chromophores).

  • Frequency: Defined as the number of impulses emitted during the unit of time (1 second) and should reflect the condition treated.

  • Power: the rate at which energy is delivered and is measured in watts.

  • Fluence: Energy Density or Dose Irradiance (Also known as Power Density): Power delivered per unit area.

  • Emission Mode: Continuous Wave (CW) or Pulsed Wave (PW)

  • Impulse Duration: Duration of laser emission, also called “impulse width”.

Benefits of MLS® Laser Therapy
No pain. All gain.
In the current economic climate, physicians are facing significant pressure to find new revenue streams. Reimbursements from insurers – the
primary source of income for many practices – are declining sharply as a result of political reforms. At the same time, market forces such as
increased competition and patient consumerism are adding to the pressure. In this environment, practice owners have limited options for
strengthening their financial position. MLS Laser Therapy can help.

MLS Laser Therapy allows physicians to leverage technology to provide higher quality patient care, while attracting new clients, generating
additional revenue, and ultimately improving businesses’ bottom line.

Clinical Benefits
MLS Laser Therapy is quickly becoming the standard of care in alleviating both acute and chronic pain. This patented, FDA-cleared technology has an 85% – 90% efficacy rate in relieving pain and inflammation, eliminates risk from surgery and prescription pain killers, has no negative side effects, and restores patients’ lives.

Practitioners report that MLS Laser Therapy effectively treats pain and inflammation associated with the following conditions:

  • Plantar Fasciitis

  • Neuromas

  • Neuropathies

  • Arthritis

  • Sports injuries

  • Tendon & ligament injuries

  • Back & joint pain

  • Muscle sprains & strains

  • Tendonitis

  • Wounds

  • Post-surgical swelling

  • Disc disease

TMJ Ultrasounds
When you visit TMJ Therapy for treatment, our doctos may recommend an ultrasound to reduce pain in your head and neck.
Ultrasounds are a popular and noninvasive way to treat TMJ disorder because ultrasound therapy can give pain relief for TMJ symptoms. By applying a round-headed wand or probe directly to your skin, your therapist can stimulate the tissue beneath the skin’s surface with ultrasonic waves.

These sound waves deliver heat deep into the tissue to relieve sore, aching muscles and manage pain. An ultrasonic gel is also utilized to assist in transmitting the ultrasonic waves and reducing friction. In addition to heat, ultrasounds can also provide tissue relaxation, increase blood flow and promote scar tissue breakdown. This encourages a reduction in swelling and chronic inflammation, which can relieve your TMJ pain and help you to manage your TMJ symptoms.

Many patients experience a decrease in swelling and joint inflammation following ultrasound therapy. For best results, ultrasound therapy should be administered multiple times.

Joint Vibrational Analysis (JVA)
WHAT IS JOINT VIBRATIONAL ANALYSIS?
The Joint Vibrational Analysis or "JVA" is a quick, non-invasive test to examine the health of the TMJs through vibration measurement. A normal health joint will not produce any vibrations, whereas unhealthy joints will produce vibrations. It works by measuring the vibrations in the joints allowing the clinician to detect the presence of TMJ disc abnormalities and arthritic issues as well as the severity and type of problem within the joint providing a complete diagnosis.