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Dysfunctions
of the stomathognathic system, which includes the temporomandibular joints, the masticatory
muscles and the occlusion, are very common among Austrians.
According to statistics, 60-70% of adults have subjective
symptoms or objective pathological findings in the temporomandibular
joints. About a tenth of those affected go
and see a doctor. In many cases, temporomandibular
dysfunctions- creaking, rubbing, blockages, often in combination
with pain in the joints an in the masticatory
muscles- can be treated conservatively. Physiotherapy, therapy
with occlusal splints, acupuncture, medication and a few
other therapeutic methods are available to us. If the conservative
methods of treatment prove to be unsuccessful, we now have
minimally invasive surgical therapeutic possibilities at our
disposal, which are replacing the open temporomandibular
joint surgery.
The present
team of the specialized outpatient department for temporomandibular
joint surgery:
Professor
Gerhard Undt, MD., DMD., PhD.
Alexandra Draskovits, MD., DMD.
Gawriel Karschigijew, MD., DMD.
Opening hours
for scheduled appointments:
Tuesdays
from 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.
For appointments
call (+43-1) 40400/ 7454
Location:
7D (on the 7th floor), Outpatient Room C
Further information:
State of the art of the temporomandibular
joint surgery
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