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The TMJ evaluation includes the following:
- Comprehensive history of the chief complaint.
- Physical examination of the muscles of the head and neck.
- Physical examination of the temporomandibular joints.
- Physical examination of the bite relationship of the upper and lower teeth.
- Ultrasound examination of the temporomandibular joints.
- TMJ radiograph series, six views of your TM joints.
- Impressions of the upper and lower teeth for 3 dimensional models.
- Wax bite relation of the upper and lower teeth.
- Facebow registration of the relation of the upper teeth to the TMJ's.
- 3 dimensional models assembled on a jaw simulator for study.
- Photographs of your face and jaw relation from front and side.
This evaluation takes approximately two hours, depending on the complexity of your symptoms. Dr. Wartell spends additional "behind the scenes" time analyzing and evaluating all of these records in preparation for a conference with you to "show and tell" his findings and recommendations. If needed, Dr. Wartell will be able to make functional improvements in your bite on the jaw simulator models before any changes are ever made in your mouth. This extra time is invested on your behalf so that we can offer you the most thorough, well thought out diagnosis and treatment possible.
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For more information, please call us at 505-474-4644
Center For Dental Medicine • 2019 Galisteo St. • J2 • Santa Fe, NM 87505
(Behind Los Alamos National Bank, St. Michael's & Galisteo) Map
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