Physiotherapy

At the ARTIMEDICA Clinic, we have concluded that comprehensive dental treatment is impossible without the support of dental physiotherapy!

The temporomandibular joint is one of the most frequently used joints in the entire human body, so it is no surprise that it is subject to high wear and tear and dysfunction…

According to the World Health Organisation, temporomandibular joint dysfunction ranks third among the most common dental conditions, right after tooth decay and periodontal disease! Dental physiotherapy addresses this issue.

Dental physiotherapy is a field of medicine that involves performing activities aimed at improving the functioning of the muscles around the oral cavity, jaw and entire face. Due to its reversible nature and low risk of complications, it is considered the best method of conservative treatment for temporomandibular joint dysfunction.

Dental rehabilitation is primarily aimed at relaxation and deprogramming of the temporomandibular joints

Dental physiotherapy is recommended in the case of clinical symptoms, i.e.:

• Bruxism (teeth clenching and grinding)
• Temporomandibular joint disorder (problems with opening and closing the mouth)
• Problems with swallowing, feeling of a foreign body in the throat
• Frequent hoarseness
• Cracking and pain in the jaw joints
• Pain and muscle tension in the jaw area
• Tooth sensitivity and pain
• Headaches and neck pain that worsen when clenching the teeth
• Nausea and dizziness
• Tinnitus, ringing in the ears, feeling of fullness in the ears
• Migraine-like pain
• Tingling and numbness in the fingers
• Pain and swelling after surgery
• Pain and swelling after implant surgery

Human anatomy is very complex. Dysfunction of one organ can negatively affect the functioning of another. We often do not realise that headaches, back pain or shoulder pain can be caused by muscle tension in the masticatory system.

Treatment methods

Dental physiotherapy offers a wide range of therapeutic methods that bring patients enormous relief from their health problems. Our certified physiotherapists use:

• Dry needling
• Trigger point therapy
• Osteopathy
• Fascial manipulation
• CRAFTA Therapy

The selection of appropriate manual therapy has a significant impact on relieving tension in the muscles and nodes surrounding the joint, which translates into a reduction in pain.

The implementation of physiotherapy in patients with problems in the stomatognathic system can significantly shorten the treatment time and, as a result, improve their mental and physical condition. Our specialists take a holistic approach to patient treatment, eliminating the cause of the ailments rather than just combating their symptoms.

The best results of dental physiotherapy are achieved when a dentist is involved in the treatment!

Physiotherapy treatments at the ARTIMEDICA Clinic are preceded by a detailed medical and dental interview, a functional examination of the temporomandibular joints, as well as appropriate X-ray or CT documentation.

Early treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders can significantly improve quality of life and prevent the development of serious diseases.