Scientifically sound. Digitally perfected. The foundation for your pain-free future.
To precisely examine the health of your masticatory system, we use functional diagnostics. This method has been proven in medicine for years to analyze the interaction of teeth, joints, and muscles. At Baumstark practice, we elevate this procedure to a new level under our umbrella concept Dental Balance Control: We combine medical expertise with the world’s most precise measurement method – the DMD system.
When the Bite Doesn’t Fit: The Chain Reaction
Bite down firmly. Ideally, your molars on the right and left meet simultaneously at many contact points. The temporomandibular joints sit symmetrically in their biological socket, and the muscles work identically.
If this balance is disturbed, the entire organism suffers. The reasons for this dysfunction (Craniomandibular Dysfunction, CMD) are diverse:
Stress: Psycho-emotional stress often leads to nocturnal clenching.
Statics: Incorrect bite due to tooth loss, premature contacts, or ill-fitting dental prosthetics.
Musculature: Chronic tension exacerbated by poor posture (e.g., at a desk).
Diagnosis Without Error Tolerance: The Baumstark Way
Through state-of-the-art functional diagnostics, we uncover where your system is out of balance. While classic diagnostics often rely on manual impressions and mechanical chewing simulators (articulators), we use instrumental functional diagnostics via DMD.
Your advantage with Baumstark: We digitally record your individual joint movements with micrometer precision. Instead of “estimates” using plaster models, we obtain mathematically exact data that we use for your splint therapy or dental prosthetics. We work interdisciplinarily with a network of orthopedists, physiotherapists, and osteopaths to not only alleviate symptoms but to permanently eliminate the cause.
Individual Splint Systems: Form Follows Function
Based on DMD measurements, we produce specialized splints in our in-house laboratory. These are far more than simple plastic – they are high-precision corrective instruments.
1. Therapeutic Splints (CMD Solution)
With the help of DMD data, we ensure that your lower jaw is held in a stable, centered position. This provides for:
Immediate relaxation of the masticatory muscles.
Noticeable relief of the temporomandibular joints.
Harmonization of tooth contacts.
2. Protective Splints & Protrusion Splints
Protective splints serve to preserve your valuable tooth substance in cases of teeth grinding (bruxism). They act like a shock absorber. For patients suffering from snoring, we create special protrusion splints that keep the airways clear at night.
3. Performance Splints for Athletes
Why do professional athletes wear mouthguards? Because the temporomandibular joint controls body statics. Optimal jaw position has been proven to lead to:
Improved Power Development: Increase in maximum strength through optimized muscle chains.
Injury Prevention: Fewer chronic pains through improved coordination.
Faster Reaction: Optimized sense of balance and endurance values.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions about Functional Diagnostics
How is the measurement performed?
It is often a combination of stress and physical factors such as premature tooth contacts. When the body can no longer compensate for this imbalance, pain arises.
How is an analysis performed?
Manual Analysis: We palpate the muscles and joints.
Instrumental Analysis (DMD): We measure your joint paths digitally and painlessly. This is significantly more precise than conventional impressions.
Who is the treatment suitable for?
For anyone with CMD symptoms, but also absolutely necessary before major dental restorations or orthodontic interventions, to ensure that the new smile is functionally perfect.
What are the benefits for athletes?
Relaxed jaw muscles improve overall body statics and allow for more even muscle loading – this measurably increases performance.