Abstract

Introduction. The paper presents rehabilitation methods used for facial cranial diseases, and also discussed the most common causes predisposing to dislocation of the temporomandibular joint. These disorders are a multifaceted problem. In their healing process, at various stages, it is necessary to involve both specialists in maxillofacial surgery, orthodontists, speech therapists, psychologists and physiotherapists.

Objective of the work. The aim of the study was to discuss physiotherapy methods used in the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders and to assess their effectiveness on the example of a patient after a right temporomandibular joint dislocation.

Materials and methods. In the work based on the description of the patient who came to the physiotherapy office in whom the right temporomandibular joint was dislocated, the therapeutic procedure used by specialists in the field of maxillofacial surgery and physiotherapists was presented.

Results. The implementation of rehabilitation brought the following effects: increasing the range of mobility of the jaw, reducing pain, reducing edema, and muscle relaxation.

Conclusions. Physiotherapy should be one of the elements of comprehensive treatment of patients with temporomandibular joint disorders.

Key words:

temporomandibular joint, rehabilitation, maxillofacial surgery