Cerezen, a first-of-its-kind medical device that is a safe and effective aid in reducing temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD) pain and associated symptoms such as grinding of teeth and headaches, is available in the UK and Ireland, and will be on display at the BDIA, stand K5. The device consists of two custom-made, hollow ear canal inserts that allow full passage of sound and are practically invisible from the outside. Traditionally, TMJD has been treated with bite splints that are worn at night, and because the Cerezen device is comfortable and discreet, it makes daytime patient compliance easy.

The Cerezen device takes a different approach in treating TMJD. The ear canal is located very close to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and the volume of the ear canal increases when the jaw is opened through movements such as chewing, smiling, and speaking. The Cerezen device uses this anatomical change to provide a unique near field treatment for TMJD.

Patients wearing the device in a three month clinical study experienced a significant reduction in the pain and dysfunction associated with TMJD. In addition to the pain reduction, 100% of subjects indicated excellent (71%) or good (29%) overall satisfaction with the Cerezen device.1

During a three month clinical study, patients wearing the Cerezen device did not report any unexpected or serious adverse events and a comparable safety profile to the stabilisation splint was observed. It is not recommended that patients wear the Cerezen device while bathing, swimming or in a moist environment such as a steam bath and sauna. It is recommended that the Cerezen device be removed when participating in contact sports.

For more information about the device, visit www.cerezen.eu.