Dental and Maxillofacial
Treating conditions in the maxillofacial region as well as a variety of issues such as Temporomandibular (TMJ) disorder with shockwave has recently increased shockwave demand in dental practices.
In the dental practice
Shockwave’s regenerative, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects on soft and hard tissues show that shockwave can be an effective therapy option in the dental practice. Additionally, it shockwave physical therapy equipment can be used as an adjuvant treatment to accelerate the osseointegration of dental implants. It can also help in a variety of situations where the dental practitioner is the first point of contact, such as treating TMJ conditions.
Better Outcomes for TMJ treatment
Affecting some 30% of adults, TMJD consists of pain or dysfunction in the jaw joints and muscles, which causes issues including limited mouth opening, jaw locking, and clicking in the joint. While many patients respond well to traditional therapy, shockwave treatment can be an ideal alternative or adjuvant, especially for resistant cases, as it can treat patients without drugs or surgery. Moreover, it’s effective in reducing pain and improving function.
Maxillofacial
The mandible is the most frequently injured (38%) and fractured bone in the maxillofacial area. Studies on mandibular distraction osteogenesis, fracture healing, acceleration of orthodontic tooth movement and alveolar bone regeneration revealed the ongoing benefits of radial shockwave therapy.
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Research
See the evidence from studies conducted with Shockwave technology.