T-Scan® III – Computerized Occlusal Analysis

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Sherman Oaks Dental and Dental Sleep and TMD Center of Illinois have an exciting new computer-guided TMD Pain Treatment to offer our family of patients effective TMD pain improvement.

How does the T-Scan work?

At your first visit with our TMD director – Cathy, we will administer a t-scan bite impression. This impression details all areas of our patients bite.

The computerized bite scan will precisely show our Doctors which bite areas are dominant. Dominant bite areas can cause mild to severe ear pain, neck pain, jaw pain and can trigger headaches and migraines.

Once a bite pattern is evaluated by our doctors, we develop an individualized treatment plan, including at home exercises, with our personalized take home kit.  Our patient then continues care with our TMD team every week for 8 to 12 weeks.
We repeat the t-scan every other week to evaluate bite changes until our patients bite is even, and their pain is alleviated.

 

Advanced Computer TMJ Functional Analysis

Successful diagnosis and treatment of your TMJ condition require state-of-the-art technology. We use the only computerized test that can accurately and objectively measure your occlusion/bite. Do not leave your bite to chance!

For years, dentists have had to use a large amount of guesswork in diagnosing dental occlusion. Imprecise tools such as articulation paper, waxes, and pressure indicator paste were all we had to assess and balance the forces of the bite with the muscles and joints of the head and neck. Most of these methods are not sensitive enough to detect simultaneous contact, and none measure both biting time and force … critical components in diagnosing TMD.

To find out more about this revolutionary system, please contact our office, 630 369-5225 or our website especially dedicated to the Treatment of TMD.
Dr. Weyneth and Dr. Sosenko are available to schedule a complimentary telephone consultation with you to discuss TMD management.