Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Treatment in India
About Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
Key Highlights
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Alleviates chronic jaw pain, headaches, and facial discomfort.Restores normal jaw function for improved chewing and speaking.Addresses the root cause of issues like jaw clicking, popping, or locking.Offers a range of treatment options from conservative to surgical, tailored to severity.Can significantly improve overall quality of life and sleep.
Who is this surgery for?
- Persistent pain in the jaw joint, face, or around the ear.
- Limited mouth opening or locking of the jaw.
- Clicking, popping, or grating sounds with jaw movement.
- Chronic headaches, earaches, or neck pain of dental origin.
- Failure to respond to non-invasive treatments like splints or physical therapy.
- Significant joint damage visible on imaging (e.g., MRI, CT scan).
How to prepare
- Comprehensive evaluation including dental history, physical exam, and imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI).
- Discussion of all treatment options, from conservative to surgical.
- Pre-operative dental cleaning to minimize infection risk.
- Adjustment of current medications as advised by the surgeon and physician.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the procedure if sedation or general anesthesia is planned.
- Arranging for transportation home post-procedure.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection at the surgical site.
- Bleeding, bruising, or swelling.
- Temporary or permanent nerve injury leading to numbness or tingling.
- Allergic reaction to anesthesia or medications.
- Persistent pain or failure to resolve symptoms.
- Scarring or changes in bite alignment.
- Rarely, need for further surgery.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial rest with application of ice packs to reduce swelling.
- A soft or liquid diet for several days to weeks, avoiding hard or chewy foods.
- Pain management with prescribed medications.
- Gentle jaw exercises as directed by the surgeon or physical therapist.
- Meticulous oral hygiene while avoiding the surgical site initially.
- Follow-up appointments to monitor healing and adjust any oral appliances.
- Avoidance of extreme jaw movements (yawning, singing) and stress on the joint.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-1 days
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Expected recovery time:
2 weeks to 3 months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering temporomandibular joint disorder in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with dental surgery departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform temporomandibular joint disorder. MediFyr helps you compare dental surgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for temporomandibular joint disorder compare across other countries where we have data.
Neha Khan, a 45-year-old graphic designer...
Neha Khan, a 45-year-old graphic designer and mother of two, had a decade-long history of jaw issues following a minor car accident. She lived with a dull, constant ache in her temples and jaw, limited mouth opening that made eating apples or sandwiches difficult, and episodes of locking where her jaw would get stuck open. Multiple dentists had given her night guards with little improvement. A maxillofacial surgeon diagnosed her with a displaced disc in her TMJ and recommended arthroscopic surgery to reposition it. Neha was terrified of surgery but exhausted by the chronic pain affecting her work and time with her kids. The procedure required general anesthesia and small incisions. Recovery was a few weeks of a liquid/soft diet and careful jaw movement. The locking episodes stopped completely, her mouth opening improved significantly, and the constant background pain faded. Her emotional journey was one of shedding a long-held burden; she felt a profound relief and a renewed ability to engage fully in life without the shadow of pain.
Dental surgeons for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
Explore experienced dental surgeons who regularly perform temporomandibular joint disorder and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 9 Years Experience
- Dental surgeon
Manipal Hospital Dwarka, Delhi
- 22 Years Experience
- Dental surgeon
Manipal Hospital Siliguri, Siliguri
- 21 Years Experience
- Dental surgeon
Manipal Hospital Millers Road, Bangalore