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Diagnosis of Jaw Joint Diseases in Israel

Professor Dan FlissProfessor Dan Fliss

leading otolaryngologist, ENT surgeon

Symptoms of Jaw Joint Diseases:

If you experience

  • difficulties opening or closing your mouth
  • pain in the cheeks
  • gum pain that does not go away after treatment or tooth extraction and even after surgery

the cause lies in the jaw joints or the masticatory muscle system.

Between 1 to 51 percent of the world's population suffers from problems with the jaw joints or what is known as Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). Their main symptoms include:

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successfully performed surgeries at Top Ihilov Clinic
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  • pain in the jaw area;
  • jaw movement disorders;
  • chewing function disorders;
  • in the most severe cases – speech disorders.

During dental treatment, dysfunction of the jaw joints causes severe and prolonged pain in the teeth, neck, and facial area, as well as significant problems with chewing food. These symptoms drastically reduce the quality of life, and they can last for months or even years, potentially becoming a chronic condition that makes a person's life simply unbearable.

Advantages of Diagnosis and Treatment at Top Ihilov Clinic

At Top Ihilov Clinic, early diagnosis of jaw joint problems (TMD) involves practically all members of the medical team whose work is related to the maxillofacial area:

  • dentists
  • maxillofacial surgeons
  • dental hygienists
  • physiotherapists

In the Top Ihilov medical complex, the treatment of jaw joint problems or Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is handled by a specialized clinic within the maxillofacial surgery department. It provides preliminary conservative treatment using medications and physiotherapy, as well as initial diagnosis and referral for further treatment.

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