Diagnosis & Treatments
Thanks to medical advances and research findings, we can target the underlying cause of your pain and identify the best techniques to successfully treat it.
- Alpha Stim Microcurrent Therapy
- An electronic stimulation device that induces a comfortable condition called Alpha relaxation. Alpha relaxation affects the part of the brain stem that controls the wake/sleep cycle. Therefore, it induces the Alpha state, a condition of being more relaxed and more aware. One treatment generally lasts 12-24 hours. Alpha relaxation helps the musculo-skeletal system to return to normal faster than it could without its use
- Computerized Axial Tomography
- Reveals the opened, closed, and rest position of the condyles in the glennoid fossa; identifies the presence or lack of disc space; identifies condylar morphology and symmetry.
- Craniomandibular Scans
- Demonstrates the opening and closing trajectory of the mandible, evaluates the velocity, smoothness and extent of mandibular opening and closing; evaluates the degree of muscle relaxation at rest as well as lateral deviations and the amount of freeway space; evaluates muscle activity during clenching. It is an invaluable tool in diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular disorders.
- Cryostim Therapy
- Cryostim therapy causes a decrease in metabolism and a decrease in nerve conduction velocity by cooling down the body tissues. Cryostim therapy also causes an immediate constriction of the superficial vessels that leads to a decrease in bleeding and the inflammatory response. This diverts the blood to deeper vessels, thereby, increasing the blood supply to the underlying tissues.
- Doppler
- Sonography used to determine the pathophysiology and progression of an internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint. It detects the reduction of blood flow in the superficial temporal artery due to compression of the TM joint.
- Electrogalvanic Stimulation
- High voltage electrical stimulation using positive and/or negative polarity for the treatment of muscle spasms, edema, trigger points, pain, and to increase blood flow to tissues with impaired circulation.
- Electromyography (EMG)
- Monitors the level of the source of spastic muscle activity; assists in differential diagnoses. It also provides confirmation that the muscles are relaxed in preparation for a jaw position myocentric bite registration. It is an invaluable tool to verify the physiologic status of the stomatognathic system.
- Infrared Anodyne
- Infrared Anodyne Therapy is a safe, FDA-approved, drug free, non-invasive device that uses near-infrared light emitting diodes to safely increase local circulation and reduce pain. Anodyne Therapy is an option for any patient unless they are pregnant or have active cancer. This therapy can be used safely over pins, implants, screws, pacemakers and defibrillators.
- Iontophoresis
- Offers a means to help control pain and inflammation in symptomatic patients. Ions in solution bypass through the intact skin by passage of DC electrical current between two electrodes. Negative ions interact at the positive electrode (cathode). This treatment is for capsular tightness, acute muscle disorders, synovitis, and inflammatory arthritis. Medications target directly to the involved tissues and structures.
- Joint Vibration Analysis
- Doppler Sonography determines the frequency and magnitude of temporomandibular joint sounds. This information along with electromyography and craniomandibular scans to diagnosis the condition of the TM joint.
- Message Therapy
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- Moist Heat Therapy
- Moist heat therapy is used to help relieve chronic muscle pain and to prepare for other procedures. It increases blood flow to reduce inflammation and to remove built-up waste products.
- Myomonitor
- A small instrument, which uses a flashlight battery and electrodes to deliver electronic stimulation (pulses) to the proper facial muscles to facilitate their relaxiation and relieve spasms, and also orient the jaw to its most relaxed position. It diagnoses and treats painful muscle spasms and malpositions of the craniofacial structures due to Myofacial Pain Syndrome and Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome.
- Neurostimulation
- Uses surfaces of transcutaneous electrodes to deliver electronic stimulation (pulses) to the proper facial muscles by stimulation of cranial nerves V and VII. Neurostimulation facilitate relaxation, relieve spasms and orient the jaw in its most relaxed position to reduce the pressure in the retrodiscal tissues. It diagnoses and treats painful muscle spasms and mal-positions of the craniofacial structures. The neurostimulator stimulates the natural movement of the facial muscles. It brings full contraction, full relaxation with increased heat and blood circulation through muscle tissue. The lymphatic drainage functions better thus bringing oxygen to the muscle and removing the spasm. It also stimulates the release of endorphins (natural pain relievers).
- Paranasal Tomography
- An X-Ray used to evaluate the morphology of the inferior, middle, and superior nasal concha. It allows for a unobstructed view of the nasal turbinates and its relationship to the right and left airway path.
- Pharyngometry/Rhinometry
- Pharyngometry is a computerized measurement that takes into account the volume of the oropharyngeal junction. It allows physicians to assess airway patency in patients diagnosed with sleep apnea and/or snoring. It is a screening device in the evaluation for patients considering the usage of an airway dilator. It works with the airway dilator to achieve maximum efficacy.
- Portable Muscle Scans
- Used to reveal the source of spastic muscle activity; assist in differential diagnoses of muscle activity. It also provides confirmation that the muscles are relaxed in preparation for a jaw myocentric bite registration or adjustment of an appliance.
- TENS
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation uses surface transcutaneous electrodes to deliver electronic stimulation (pulses) to the muscles to bring full contraction, full relaxation, increased heat and blood circulation through muscle tissue, and lymphatic drainage thus bringing oxygen to the muscle and removing spasm, thereby, eliminating lactic acid and CO2. It diagnoses and treats painful muscle spasms and mal-positions of the craniofacial structures.
- Trigger Point Injections
- Injection of Citanest and/or lidocaine and/or solumedrol into trigger points to disburse trigger points and relieve inflammation and pain.
- Spray and Stretch
- The use of fluori-methane (vapocoolant) sprays to act as a counter-irritant in the treatment of Myofascial Pain caused by trigger points or muscle spasms. When the spray hits the skin, it gives touch-cold sensation which breaks the pain cycle and permits a comfortable stretch of the muscle and blocks pain impulses.