Orthopaedic diagnostics and stabilization therapy

Craniomandibular dysfunctions (CMD) can be associated with functional disorders in the spinal column. It is not uncommon for them to originate there. Unfortunately, those affected suffer from inadequate muscular stabilization of their spine. As a direct consequence, the head, cervical spine and usually also the shoulders shift forward. This leads to overloading of the neck muscles. Less well known is the fact that in such cases, patients have to tense their chewing muscles to compensate in order to keep their head in balance. Those affected stabilize their head with the help of the masticatory muscles – “clenching your teeth” takes on a whole new meaning. If these connections remain unrecognized, a lasting improvement is impossible.

As part of our dental functional diagnostics, we therefore pay particular attention to such correlations and carry out special examinations for this purpose. If there are well-founded indications of such a connection, we arrange for a specialist examination by specialized orthopaedists with whom we have been working together for years. If the suspicion of such a connection is confirmed, we coordinate a treatment concept with the orthopaedists that achieves stabilization of the muscles close to the spine in parallel with our dental functional therapy. As a rule, measurable successes are achieved surprisingly quickly – and you can see it immediately in those affected.