Possible Manifestation Of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction On Chiropractic Cervical X-ray Studies - Chiropractic Treatment for Temporomandibular Joint

Possible Manifestation Of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
On Chiropractic Cervical X-ray Studies
Moses Jacob, D.C., Gary Knutson, D.C.
ABSTRACT
Objective: To show that biomechanical alterations towards and away from normal on x-ray studies used by chiropractors may be the result of changes in temporomandibular joint dysfunction, and discuss possible neurological explanations of this phenomenon.
Clinical Features: Two case study's are presented in which mensuration changes in different types of cervical x-ray studies are noted in conjunction with exacerbation of, and elimination of, temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
Intervention: Co-management of these cases was done with dental professionals. Chiropractic treatment included vectored/linear, upper cervical, high velocity, low-amplitude chiropractic manipulation of the atlas vertebra, diversified manipulation, myofascial therapy, stretch and spray procedures and soft tissue manual techniques.
Conclusion: Temporomandibular joint dysfunction can cause cervical muscular and spinal biomechanical changes which may become visible and change on x-ray examination. Further investigation into this phenomenon is recommended.