Auckland TMJ Centre
Specialist TMJ care in Auckland.
At Auckland TMJ Centre, we specialise in conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), commonly known as the jaw joint.
Why Choose
Why Choose Auckland TMJ Centre.
Our team offers leading expertise in the diagnosis and surgical management of TMJ disorders.
Our surgeons hold dual qualifications in both Medicine and Dentistry, and have undergone advanced training at hospitals in the UK, USA, Australia, and New Zealand.
We are dedicated to using minimally invasive techniques and the latest surgical advancements, including keyhole (arthroscopic) procedures.
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Diagnosis
Detailed assessment of pain, jaw function, and joint condition using standardised tools (VAS and JFLS-8) plus advanced imaging.
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Management
Multidisciplinary care coordinated across surgeons, physiotherapists, rheumatologists, oral medicine, neurologists, and chronic pain teams as required for each TMJ presentation.
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Surgery
Minimally invasive techniques including arthroscopic keyhole procedures, delivered in a purpose-built accredited surgical facility.
Multidisciplinary Care
The right specialists, working together.
At Auckland TMJ Centre, care is multidisciplinary. Surgeons, physiotherapists, rheumatologists, oral medicine, neurologists, and chronic pain teams contribute as required, ensuring each patient receives the right combination of specialist expertise.
Each patient's care is coordinated across the team for their specific TMJ presentation.
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TMJ Disease
TMJ Disease.
TMJ disease refers to disorders affecting the temporomandibular joint — the small, complex joint that connects your jaw to your skull. When this joint becomes inflamed, damaged, or misaligned, it can lead to pain, jaw clicking or locking, headaches, and difficulties with eating or speaking.
At Auckland TMJ Centre, we specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of all forms of TMJ disease, providing expert care using the latest minimally invasive techniques.
During your initial assessment and follow-up appointments, we use standardised tools to monitor your pain and jaw function. The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) measures pain intensity, while the Jaw Functional Limitation Scale (JFLS-8) evaluates your ability to eat, speak, and move your jaw.
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Conditions we manage.
Condition
TMJ Arthritis / Degenerative Joint Disease
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Condition
Symptomatic TMJ Disc Displacement
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Condition
Inflammatory Joint Disease affecting the TMJ
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Condition
TMJ Pathology
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Condition
Traumatic Injuries involving the TMJ
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Condition
TMJ Ankylosis
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Condition
TMJ Recurrent Dislocation
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Condition
Arthralgia / Myalgia involving the TMJ
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All TMJ conditions
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Meet Your Team
Meet Your Team.
Mr Richard Cobb
Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
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Mr Ryan Smit
Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
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Mr Simon Roberts
Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
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Our Services
TMJ Treatments.
Procedure
Arthrocentesis – Joint Washout
Arthrocentesis is a minimally invasive procedure that involves flushing the jaw joint with sterile saline, followed by the injection of hyaluronic acid.
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Procedure
Arthroscopy – Keyhole Surgery
TMJ arthroscopy is both a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure. Using a small camera inserted into the joint, your surgeon can capture detailed images to assess inflammation, disc condition, and structural changes.
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Procedure
Open Joint Surgery
This surgical approach provides direct access to the TMJ through an incision near the ear. It is used to reposition or remove a damaged joint disc when other treatments have been unsuccessful.
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Same surgeons
OMS Specialists
When surgery is required, it is carried out at OMS Specialists, our co-located oral and maxillofacial surgery practice. Same surgeons, same accredited facility, full-scope surgical care across jaw, facial, oral, and skin conditions.
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