DentistryProf. Dr. Funda Öztürk Bozkurt
Specialist in restorative and aesthetic dentistry at Medipol University Unkapanı Dental Hospital, Istanbul. 20+ years of experience.
Comprehensive treatment for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders that cause jaw pain, clicking, headaches and difficulty chewing — from custom splints and physiotherapy to advanced injections and, when needed, minimally invasive surgery.
Duration
30–60 minutes
Days in Istanbul
4
Hospital Stay
Outpatient (same day)
Recovery
Minimal
Patients Treated
Average Rating
Specialist Surgeons
JCI Accredited
Temporomandibular joint disorders affect the hinge connecting your jaw to your skull, producing pain, clicking, locking, headaches and worn teeth. At Livist Medical, specialists begin with a precise diagnosis using 3D imaging and bite analysis, then build a stepped plan: custom night splints, physiotherapy and Botox to relax overactive muscles, joint injections to reduce inflammation, and arthroscopic surgery only for the small number of cases that need it. Most patients improve significantly without surgery. Care is delivered in accredited Istanbul clinics by maxillofacial and dental specialists, with a focus on lasting relief rather than masking symptoms.
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From consultation to a confident return home
Clinical exam, 3D imaging and bite analysis to identify the exact cause of your symptoms.
A stepped plan combining splints, physiotherapy, medication or injections based on severity.
Fitting of a custom splint and any injections, with guidance on jaw exercises and habits.
Follow-up to confirm relief, adjust the splint and prevent recurrence with simple aftercare.
Clinical exam, 3D imaging and bite analysis to identify the exact cause of your symptoms.
A stepped plan combining splints, physiotherapy, medication or injections based on severity.
Fitting of a custom splint and any injections, with guidance on jaw exercises and habits.
Follow-up to confirm relief, adjust the splint and prevent recurrence with simple aftercare.
What sets TMJ Disorder Treatment apart at Livist Medical
Treats the root cause of jaw pain, clicking and headaches, not just the symptoms.
Most patients recover with splints, physiotherapy and injections alone.
Maxillofacial and dental experts in JCI-standard Istanbul clinics.
Stops grinding-related wear and protects existing dental work.
Diagnosis, treatment, hotel and follow-up in one transparent package.
Everything you want to know about TMJ Disorder Treatment
Talk to a CoordinatorRarely. The vast majority of patients improve with splints, physiotherapy, Botox or joint injections; surgery is reserved for a small number of complex cases.
Many patients feel relief within a few weeks of starting splint therapy, with continued improvement over two to three months.
Yes. Tension in the jaw muscles is a common cause of temple headaches and ear-area pain, which often ease once the joint is treated.
Most treatment is outpatient; we suggest a few days for diagnosis, splint fitting and any injections.
For grinding and muscle-driven pain, targeted Botox relaxes the overactive muscles and can significantly reduce symptoms.