TMJ & Functional Bite Therapy
Successful TMJ treatment begins with understanding the true source of your symptoms. Our comprehensive evaluation identifies the underlying cause of jaw discomfort, allowing Dr. Sam Gilani to develop a personalized treatment plan focused on lasting relief and improved function.
TMJ symptoms can arise from the jaw joints, surrounding muscles, bite alignment, airway concerns, or other contributing factors. Because every patient is different, a thorough evaluation is essential to accurately identify the root cause before any treatment begins.
Dr. Sam Gilani performs a detailed functional assessment that may include evaluating jaw movement, muscle function, bite relationships, joint sounds, range of motion, and advanced digital imaging when appropriate. This comprehensive approach ensures a precise diagnosis and a customized treatment strategy for long-term comfort and improved jaw function.
Custom occlusal splints are precision-crafted appliances designed to relieve pressure on the teeth, jaw muscles, and temporomandibular joints. Individually tailored for your bite, they provide greater comfort, protect against grinding and clenching, and promote long-term jaw stability.
Unlike over-the-counter night guards, custom occlusal splints are individually designed to fit your unique bite and jaw alignment. They help distribute biting forces evenly, reduce strain on the temporomandibular joints, and protect teeth from the damaging effects of grinding and clenching.
Using detailed bite analysis and advanced diagnostic technology, Dr. Sam Gilani carefully designs and adjusts each splint to ensure optimal comfort, stability, and long-term effectiveness. This personalized approach supports healthier jaw function while helping reduce TMJ-related discomfort.
Bruxism is the involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth, often occurring during sleep. Left untreated, chronic bruxism can contribute to excessive tooth wear, fractured restorations, muscle fatigue, headaches, gum recession, and TMJ dysfunction.
At LuxPerio Beverly Hills, treatment extends beyond simply fabricating a night guard. Our specialists identify contributing factors, evaluate functional bite relationships, and develop comprehensive treatment plans designed to protect your teeth, reduce muscle strain, and improve long-term oral health.
Selective bite adjustment is a precise procedure that corrects minor bite irregularities to reduce excessive pressure on the teeth, gums, jaw muscles, and temporomandibular joints. Proper bite alignment promotes improved comfort, function, and long-term oral stability.
Even small imperfections in the way your teeth come together can create uneven biting forces that place unnecessary stress on the teeth, supporting bone, periodontal tissues, and jaw joints. Over time, these imbalances may contribute to discomfort, excessive wear, and compromised oral function.
Following a comprehensive occlusal evaluation, Dr. Sam Gilani carefully performs selective bite adjustments only when clinically appropriate. Using a conservative approach, tooth contacts are refined to improve force distribution, enhance bite harmony, preserve natural tooth structure, and support long-term oral health and comfort.
Trigger point therapy is a conservative treatment that targets overactive jaw muscles to relieve pain, reduce muscle tension, and improve jaw mobility. As part of a personalized TMJ care plan, it helps restore comfort and support long-term functional health.
Persistent muscle tension in the jaw can contribute to facial pain, headaches, jaw fatigue, neck discomfort, and restricted movement. Trigger point therapy focuses on releasing tight muscle areas, improving circulation, and reducing the strain that often contributes to chronic TMJ symptoms.
Dr. Sam Gilani integrates trigger point therapy into a comprehensive TMJ treatment plan when appropriate. Combined with custom occlusal splints, therapeutic exercises, bite therapy, and personalized home care recommendations, this approach helps promote lasting relief, healthier jaw function, and an improved quality of life.
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