I had 18 teeth restored with veneers. In the front, he placed 360 degree veneers, top & bottom, all lasting 6 hours for the prep visit and 5.5 hours, two weeks later, for the installation. I needed 18 lidocaine injections. It has been 5-6 weeks since installation still with constant jaw, sinus, temple, headache pain (Tylenol/Aleve 24/7). My bottom front teeth "hit" the back of my top front teeth and my rt. molars hit precluding a full bite. Is this TMD? TMJ? Curable? Bite guard? Please help!
July 6, 2012
Answer: TMJ/TMD following complex dental treatment
With that amount of dental work, it is common to have a few adjustments to the way your teeth fit together, however if the front teeth hit when you close that needs to be corrected either by adjusting the restorations or remaking them to a comfortable bite. A bite guard will not really help. You should be able to close your teeth together comfortably without any specific teeth hitting first.
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July 6, 2012
Answer: TMJ/TMD following complex dental treatment
With that amount of dental work, it is common to have a few adjustments to the way your teeth fit together, however if the front teeth hit when you close that needs to be corrected either by adjusting the restorations or remaking them to a comfortable bite. A bite guard will not really help. You should be able to close your teeth together comfortably without any specific teeth hitting first.
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February 14, 2018
Answer: Curing TMD/TMJ related pain following placement of Porcelain Veneers
TMD/TMJ (joint) related pain following the placement of Porcelain Veneers is generally the result of occlusal (bite related) interferences which is precipitating neuromuscular spasm and pain. This needs to quickly be eliminated such as anterior interferences (such as hitting the inside of your purer anterior (front) teeth and uneven posterior (back) occlusion such as hitting one side vbefore the other. A "balanced occlusion" is essential for proper jaw function. With that said, the amount of dentistry you have had (18 teeth) and the time you were under treatment with your mouth open can also precipitate TMD/TMJ pain especially if you had any underlying predisposition or para functional habit such as clenching or bruxism (grinding). A night guard or clenching suppression device can help symptomatically however it is essential to treat the cause which is most probably occlusal in origin by a dentist who is knowledgeable in occlusal function.
As far as the pain, you should be aware that this may take some time to simmer down as neuromuscular spasm and pain can be very persistent and adjunctive therapy such as physical therapy, diet modification, and certain muscle relaxant medications can be helpful as well.
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February 14, 2018
Answer: Curing TMD/TMJ related pain following placement of Porcelain Veneers
TMD/TMJ (joint) related pain following the placement of Porcelain Veneers is generally the result of occlusal (bite related) interferences which is precipitating neuromuscular spasm and pain. This needs to quickly be eliminated such as anterior interferences (such as hitting the inside of your purer anterior (front) teeth and uneven posterior (back) occlusion such as hitting one side vbefore the other. A "balanced occlusion" is essential for proper jaw function. With that said, the amount of dentistry you have had (18 teeth) and the time you were under treatment with your mouth open can also precipitate TMD/TMJ pain especially if you had any underlying predisposition or para functional habit such as clenching or bruxism (grinding). A night guard or clenching suppression device can help symptomatically however it is essential to treat the cause which is most probably occlusal in origin by a dentist who is knowledgeable in occlusal function.
As far as the pain, you should be aware that this may take some time to simmer down as neuromuscular spasm and pain can be very persistent and adjunctive therapy such as physical therapy, diet modification, and certain muscle relaxant medications can be helpful as well.
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