Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders can cause symptoms such as jaw pain, clicking, difficulty opening the mouth, and recurrent jaw locking.

Common Conditions

• Jaw pain and clicking
• Recurrent jaw dislocation
• Restricted mouth opening
• Closed lock of the jaw

Types of Procedures

• Arthrocentesis – washing and releasing the joint to improve movement
• Eminectomy – surgery for recurrent dislocation or locking

Benefits

• Relief from jaw pain
• Improved mouth opening
• Restoration of comfortable jaw movement

Recovery

Patients generally notice improvement in pain and movement over the following weeks.