for Craniofacial Pain and TMJ Disorders
Innovative Treatments
Regenerative therapies include laser-derived energy and the use of unique derivatives of one’s own blood products which are applied to or placed strategically into the area in need of repair or resolution of symptoms. Dr Hnat was a forerunner in the use of second generation Platelet Rich Fibrin concentrates injected into the TMJs to rebuild damaged anatomy, eliminate debilitating symptoms and restore pain-free function.
Craniofacial pain disorders involve symptoms that may originate from vascular (blood vessels), neurogenic (nerve) ,or structural anatomy in the head, face and neck. Structural sources may be bones, ligaments, tendons and muscles in the skull and cervical regions. Examples of common craniofacial disorders are headaches including tension, postural ,”migraine” and cluster-types, trigeminal neuralgia ,TMJ conditions, sore jaw muscles, tendonitis and ligament sprains.
Classic treatments by various healthcare professionals are often palliative to lessen pain and other symptoms using prescription medications or invasive with aggressive surgical interventions. Medication therapy, while providing palliative management, can include side effects many of which alter sleep patterns and daytime function and long term can have systemic and metabolic repercussions especially to the stomach.liver and kidney.Surgeries run the risk of irreversible complications such as neuropathies, permanent paresthesia (numbness) and limitations to range of motion.
Methodical, conservative and innovative therapies are the current approach to many craniofacial pain disorders limiting unwanted side effects and potential surgical complications while focusing on treating the true source of the disorder. Most are pain-free and drug-free. Many incite the body’s own healing process and enable the body to regenerate bone, ligaments and tendons.
Consultation, a thorough clinical examination and assessment can determine if your craniofacial pain or TMJ disorder can benefit by the innovative therapies offered by our dental specialist.
More on Dr. Michael Hnat:
Michael F. Hnat DMD has had extensive education and training in the fields of Craniofacial Pain and TMJ Disorders. Dr. Hnat completed the prestigious mini-residency in TMJ Disorders from Tufts School of Dental Medicine and the mini-residency in Craniofacial Pain through the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (AACP). He also completed his Fellowship in Craniofacial Pain through the AACP. He holds Board Certifications from the American Board of Craniofacial Pain , the American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine as well as the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. His concern and passion in helping individuals with head, face and neck pain is evident in the care he provides to his patients.