PhD Research · MUHS · In Progress

Portable Sound-Based TMJ Movement Analysis Device for Bruxism

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction and bruxism affect tens of millions worldwide. Current diagnostic methods are either subjective and operator-dependent, or imaging-based — expensive, radiation-involved, and inaccessible to most practitioners. This research develops a portable, objective, radiation-free device for comparative TMJ movement analysis — designed to be usable by any practitioner, anywhere, without specialist referral or hospital infrastructure.

Device design & development phase

Guide: Dr. Ajay R. Bhoosreddy

8–31%

Estimated bruxism prevalence in general population

0

Portable, objective TMJ devices currently in widespread clinical use

2022

PhD registration year · MUHS

Practitioners who could benefit from accessible TMJ diagnostics