How to treat temporomandibular joint disorder
Apr 18, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Liwen
Introduction
Temporomandibular joint disorders refer to temporomandibular joint disorder syndrome, which can be treated with physical therapy, medication, surgery, and other approaches. For mild cases, treatments such as heat therapy, cold therapy, and ultrasound may be used. Severe pain is managed with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. If masticatory muscle disorders are present, skeletal muscle relaxants are prescribed. In severe cases or when symptoms fail to improve with conservative treatment, arthroscopic surgery or open surgery may be performed.
Temporomandibular joint disorder generally refers to temporomandibular joint disorder syndrome, and symptoms can be alleviated through physical therapy, medication, surgical treatment, and other methods.
1. Physical Therapy
For milder cases, thermal therapy, cryotherapy, ultrasound, and other treatments administered by a qualified physician may help relieve symptoms.
2. Medication
When pain is more severe, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may be taken as directed by a physician. Commonly used medications include meloxicam tablets, loxoprofen sodium tablets, and ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, which help reduce inflammation and pain. For patients with associated masticatory muscle disorders, skeletal muscle relaxants may be prescribed, such as eperisone hydrochloride tablets, tizanidine hydrochloride tablets, and chlorzoxazone tablets, to alleviate symptoms.
3. Surgical Treatment
When symptoms are severe or conservative treatments fail to provide relief, procedures such as arthroscopic surgery or open surgery may be performed under the guidance of a specialist to improve the condition.
In addition, traditional Chinese medicine approaches such as acupuncture and massage may be used under the supervision of a qualified TCM practitioner. After diagnosis, patients should actively seek treatment under medical guidance to prevent symptom progression and delay in proper management.
