Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome Treatment

TRICARE may cover treatment of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Syndrome.  This is also known as acute myofacial pain dysfunction syndrome.  

Your treatment must address a medical problem and not a dental problem. It is a medical problem only when it involves immediate relief of pain.   

Emergency treatment may include: 

• Initial x-rays 
• Up to four office visits 
• Construction of an occlusal splint, if needed to relieve pain   

You may get more than four visits within a six month period.  But your provider must document this appropriately.  

For this syndrome, TRICARE doesn't cover: 

• Occlusal equilibration 
• Restorative occlusal rehabilitation 

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