Taryn had Severe TMJoint Pain and was Locked (close-lock) for over 6 months. One day post op.

Taryn was having severe jaw pain due to a close-lock dislocation of her TMJoint.
Unfortunatelty, most dentists do not understand the importance of reducing a close-lock as quickly as possible. When locked the pressure is on the retrodiscal lamina which is prone permanent damage.
Taryn required a unilateral pivotal appliance too maintain the joint reduction..
She was seen today because there was a sharp edge on the appliance that was irritating her tongue. Painless opening was maintained.
Contact Dr Dhapira through his website www.ThinkBetterLife.com
3500 Western Ave
Highland Park, IL
Ira L Shapira DDS, D,ABDSM, D,ABPM, FICCMO, MICCMO
Neuromuscular Dentistry Section Editor: Journal of Advanced Dental Technologies and Techniques
Editor in Chief: CRANIO..Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice. (12/2021-12/31/2023)
Past Chair, Alliance of TMD Organizations
Diplomat, Academy of Integrative Pain Management
Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
Diplomate, American Board Sleep and Breathing
Vice-President Regent, Master & Fellow, International College of CranioMandibular Orthopedics
Board Eligible, American Academy of CranioFacial Pain
Professor Neuromuscular Orthodontics and CranioMandibular Orthopedics University of Castellon
Dental Section Editor, Sleep & Health Journal
Past CranioFacial Pain Section Editor, CRANIO: Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice
Member, American Equilibration Society
Member, Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences
Member, Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Life Member, American Dental Association
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