Biometric Diagnosis is an extremely valuable diagnostic tool for patients who have demonstrated some level of joint dysfunction. However, it is an equally valuable tool when used as a screening device for patients contemplating cosmetic, restorative and/or orthodontic therapy. The diagnosis is performed using a range of advanced biometric diagnostic equipment supplied by Bioresearch Associates .

The following services are offered:

Jaw joint analysis where a headset placed over your TMJ records vibrations from the joint and this can be analysed to provide a synopsis of the joint pathology.

Jaw tracking involves placing a magnet on your front teeth and the movement of your jaw is tracked and recorded on a computer.

Facial Muscle Analysis involves attaching a set of electrodes on your head to record the activity of your muscles.

Information about the muscles is recorded for the patient at rest, tapping their teeth together, clenching their teeth and swallowing. The results of these readings in conjunction with other diagnostic tests and the findings of the detailed medical and dental examinations enable the dentist to establish with a high degree of confidence whether or not the bite is the probable cause of headaches.

Computerised bite analysis involves biting down on an ultra-thin electronic wafer (T-Scan) while a computer records and analyses the forces between teeth that come into contact. This allows very precise analysis of teeth contacts that are causing pain as well as avoiding interferences caused by new restorations such as crowns or fillings. Bite analysis can be performed before and after treatment to objectively verify the effect of treatment on occlusion.

All of the above diagnostic tools are designed to work together and are used to create a diagnostic profile to fit individual cases. The data provided by the equipment enables objective diagnosis of a patient's condition and allow the effects of treatment to be measured.

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