What is Vibration Analysis?
When you open your mouth, the various parts of the TM joint rub together. When a well-lubricated, healthy joint works normally, this movement generally produces little friction and hence, little vibration or sound. However, when there is a joint problem, the parts rub together in a different way. This motion creates a sound or vibration you may be able to hear, but some vibrations are outside our audible range. Decades of research show that certain TM joint problems can create a specific type of vibration – almost like a signature. For instance, the “signature” of a normal TM joint might look like the picture to the right. Your “signature” is analyzed by measuring differences in loudness, duration and frequency.
