TMJ

These photographs are of actual patients of Dr. Brock.

Different cases require different solutions. For some a simple device (orthotic) is all that is needed to reduce temporal and massital muscle force to alleviate pressure on the TMJ.

Device

For others, treatment could include an anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxant or cortico steroids. As a last resort, surgical intervention is sometimes needed. Some patients benefit from MRI imaging to evaluate their condition.

Testing

Some patients benefit from MRI imaging to evaluate their condition.

Above – closed. Below – open.