ALLIED HEALTH

Rheumatology

At Auckland TMJ Centre we carefully consider underlying autoimmune or inflammatory conditions as possible contributors to TMJ disorders. Where appropriate we may recommend blood tests or refer you to a rheumatologist for a thorough diagnosis and management plan.

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Rheumatology: autoimmune and inflammatory contributors to TMJ disorders

Overview

What this means for you.

Rheumatology referral at Auckland TMJ Centre is engaged when underlying autoimmune or inflammatory conditions are suspected as possible contributors to a TMJ disorder. Where appropriate we may recommend blood tests or refer you to a rheumatologist for a thorough diagnosis and management plan.

When
Suspected autoimmune / inflammatory contributor to TMJ
Tools
Blood tests · rheumatology referral
Aim
Thorough diagnosis and management plan

Is this for you

Rheumatology assessment may be appropriate when:

  • An underlying autoimmune or inflammatory condition is suspected
  • Your TMJ symptoms do not respond to conservative or surgical care alone
  • Blood tests or rheumatologist input is needed for a thorough diagnosis
  • A management plan requires multidisciplinary input

What to expect

How rheumatology fits with your care

Rheumatology is engaged as part of multidisciplinary TMJ care when autoimmune or inflammatory contributors are suspected.

  • Blood tests

    Where appropriate, we may recommend blood tests to investigate underlying autoimmune or inflammatory contributors.

  • Rheumatologist referral

    We may refer you to a rheumatologist for a thorough diagnosis and management plan.

Common questions

Common questions about rheumatology and TMJ

Why might rheumatology be involved in TMJ care?

At Auckland TMJ Centre we carefully consider underlying autoimmune or inflammatory conditions as possible contributors to TMJ disorders. Where appropriate we may recommend blood tests or refer you to a rheumatologist for a thorough diagnosis and management plan.

What rheumatologic conditions can affect the TMJ?

We carefully consider underlying autoimmune or inflammatory conditions as possible contributors to TMJ disorders. Specific named conditions and their assessment pathways will be added on surgeon review.

Related

Related care at Auckland TMJ Centre

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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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