Gnathologist and Splint therapy

Gnathology is a section of dentistry that studies the work of teeth, jaws, joints and chewing muscles in a single system. Disorders in this system can manifest themselves in the form of:

• Pain in the jaw, face, neck;
• Headaches and migraines;
• Clicking, crunching or restriction when opening the mouth;
• Tooth wear;
• Posture disorders.

One of the key treatment methods is splint therapy.
A splint is a custom-made orthopedic mouth guard that:

• Fixes the joint in the correct position, unloading it and creating conditions for restoring normal function;
• Helps to relax tense muscles of the face and neck;
• Prevents tooth wear caused by bruxism;
• Relieves inflammation and reduces pain.

After stabilizing the position of the joint and muscles, the next stage of treatment is raising the bite.
This process allows:

1. To transfer the temporary jaw position achieved with the splint into a permanent one.
2. To create a stable and physiologically correct bite .
3. Maintain joint health and even distribution of load when chewing.

In our clinic:

• A qualified gnathologist with extensive practical experience works here;
• Modern diagnostic methods are used: 3D scanning, electromyography, digital analysis of jaw movements, analysis of 3D images (computer tomography);
• Individual splints are manufactured with high precision;
• Comprehensive treatment is carried out, aimed at a positive result - restoration of the correct position of the joint (TMJ), normalization of chewing function and visual aesthetics of the smile.

If you are bothered by jaw pain, headaches, a feeling of stiffness or clicking when opening your mouth, do not delay treatment.

Lux Dental Clinic in Vilnius is a modern approach, an experienced gnathologist and individual solutions for your health.