Rehabilitation after jaw surgery
After a jaw surgery, the jaw joint and surrounding muscles need time to recover.
Targeted exercises and a gradual increase in movement can help to improve the function of the jaw again.
Choose the path below that best fits your surgery.
Rehabilitation after Arthrocentesis
Have you recently undergone a Arthrocentesis procedure?
After this procedure, you may temporarily experience:
- jaw stiffness
- limited mouth opening
- sensitivity around the jaw joint
- fatigue when speaking or eating
Targeted exercises can help to gradually restore the mobility of the jaw.
Rehabilitation after an arthroscopy
After an arthroscopy of the jaw joint controlled rehabilitation is important.
Some patients experience:
limited mouth opening
jaw stiffness
tension in the jaw muscles
fatigue when chewing
A phased increase in movement can help to restore the function of the jaw joint.
Rehabilitation after a jaw correction
After a jaw correction or bimaxillary osteotomy, your body needs time to heal.
In the first weeks, you might experience:
jaw stiffness
Restricted mouth opening
Tension in the jaw and face
Hesitation to move the jaw again
A clear rehabilitation plan helps to gradually restore and reactivate jaw function.
Would you like a brief consultation to discuss which option is best for you?
Contact