Temporomandibular joint injections in Warsaw and Płock
Pain when chewing, clicking in the joint, the jaw jumping, limited mouth opening or a feeling that the jaw is locking can all point to problems with the temporomandibular joint. At OpenMed Medical Centre an injection into the temporomandibular joint is available in Warsaw and Płock.
The temporomandibular joint works when you speak, bite, yawn and swallow. When it becomes overloaded, inflamed, degenerated or its function is disturbed, the complaints can make everyday life difficult. A local injection can help reduce pain, improve jaw movement comfort and support conservative treatment.
What does a temporomandibular joint injection involve?
The procedure involves administering an appropriate preparation into the area of the temporomandibular joint or into the joint space. The specialist selects the type of preparation after assessing the symptoms, examining the patient and reviewing the treatment so far.
Depending on the indications, the options include:
- an anti-inflammatory medicine,
- a hyaluronic acid based preparation,
- platelet-rich plasma (PRP),
Hyaluronic acid can support the gliding of the joint surfaces and improve movement comfort. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous preparation made from the patient's own blood, used in regenerative therapies and to support the treatment of overloaded or diseased joints.
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When is a temporomandibular joint injection worth considering?
A consultation is worth booking if you have:
- pain in the temporomandibular joint,
- pain when biting or chewing,
- clicking, crunching or jumping of the jaw,
- a feeling that the jaw is locking,
- limited mouth opening,
- tension in the chewing muscles,
- pain radiating to the ear, temple or cheek,
- signs of joint overload,
- inflammatory or degenerative changes,
- no improvement after conservative treatment.
Not every case of jaw pain requires an injection. In some patients the basis of treatment is physiotherapy, a relaxation splint, dental treatment, a change of habits or pharmacotherapy. A joint injection is considered when the specialist judges that a local preparation may help.
What does qualification for a temporomandibular joint injection look like?
A consultation takes place before the procedure. The specialist assesses your complaints, how far you can open your mouth, joint tenderness, the presence of clicking, tension in the chewing muscles and the treatment so far. Information about bruxism, teeth clenching, dental or orthodontic treatment, injuries, use of a relaxation splint and previous physiotherapy also matters.
If you have imaging results, for example magnetic resonance imaging or a scan of the temporomandibular joint, it is worth bringing them to the appointment.
How is the preparation administered?
The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis. After disinfecting the skin, the specialist administers the preparation with a fine needle into the area of the temporomandibular joint or into the joint space. The injection itself takes only a short time.
The patient may feel a prick, a sensation of pressure or temporary discomfort. After the procedure the specialist gives recommendations on resting the joint, eating, activity and any further therapy.
An injection can be a single procedure or part of wider treatment covering dental physiotherapy, bruxism treatment, a relaxation splint or further investigation.
What effect can you expect?
The aim of the therapy is to reduce pain, limit inflammation, improve jaw movement comfort and support the joint's function. In some patients the improvement shows as easier mouth opening, less pain when chewing or reduced tension around the joint.
The effect depends on the cause of the complaints, the type of preparation used, how long the symptoms have lasted, how overloaded the joint is and any coexisting problems such as bruxism, bite disorders or tension in the chewing muscles.
Recommendations after a temporomandibular joint injection
After a temporomandibular joint injection it is usually recommended to rest the joint for a time. It is worth avoiding hard foods, opening the mouth wide, chewing gum and clenching the teeth.
Detailed recommendations depend on the type of preparation used and the cause of the complaints. If increasing pain, swelling, redness, fever or other worrying symptoms appear, contact the clinic.
What to bring to the appointment
It is worth bringing to the consultation:
- imaging results of the temporomandibular joint, if you have had any,
- dental or orthodontic records,
- information about any relaxation splint you use,
- a list of the medicines you take,
- earlier physiotherapy recommendations,
- information about previous injections or procedures.
Not having imaging results does not rule out a consultation. The specialist will assess during the visit whether additional investigation is needed.
Temporomandibular joint injections at OpenMed in Warsaw and Płock
At OpenMed Medical Centre both qualification for and administration of a temporomandibular joint injection are available. The service is intended for patients with jaw pain, clicking, limited mouth opening, joint overload and other symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorders.
Consultations and procedures are available at OpenMed clinics in Warsaw and Płock:
- OpenMed Warsaw Wola,
- OpenMed Warsaw Praga Południe,
- OpenMed Płock.
During the consultation the specialist assesses the symptoms and chooses the right approach, including the option of an anti-inflammatory medicine, a hyaluronic acid based preparation or platelet-rich plasma (PRP).
Book a consultation
If you have temporomandibular joint pain, difficulty opening your mouth, hear clicking when chewing or your treatment so far has not helped, book a consultation at OpenMed. The specialist will check whether a temporomandibular joint injection is the right treatment method for you.
FAQ - questions about temporomandibular joint injections
Yes, in selected cases a hyaluronic acid based preparation can be considered. The specialist makes the decision after assessing the joint and the patient's symptoms.
Yes, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can be used as one of the injection therapy methods. It is an autologous preparation made from the patient's own blood.
The patient may feel a prick, a sensation of pressure or brief discomfort. The sensations depend on the patient's sensitivity, the state of the joint and the type of preparation used.
No. The pain can come from the joint, the muscles, the bite, bruxism or other causes. Qualification by a specialist is necessary before the procedure.
Immediately after the procedure it is worth resting the joint and avoiding hard foods. The specialist gives detailed recommendations.