Kaakpijn Ede

About Kaakpijn Ede

KaakpijnEde is a partnership in Ede of an orofacial physiotherapist, a dentist-gnathologist, and an integrative psychotherapist. It assesses and treats complaints in the head, neck, and jaw area.

Complaints and care

Care is preferably aimed at patients with complex pain and movement disorders. The first consultation is held jointly with the dentist-gnathologist and orofacial physiotherapist.

• Jaw pain
• Facial pain
• Clicking or grinding jaw joints
• Limited jaw movement
• Other complaints in the head, neck, and jaw area

Approach

KaakpijnEde preferably works with a referral. After the intake, questionnaires, diagnostic examination, and a treatment plan may follow; the referring provider receives an update after the intake and after treatment is completed.

• Referral and registration
• Intake and assessment of care needs
• Diagnosis and treatment plan
• Treatment and report to the referring provider

Team

• Dentist-gnathologist
• Orofacial physiotherapist and manual therapist
• Integrative psychotherapist

Reimbursement

The conditions for regular physiotherapy apply to orofacial physiotherapy. In special circumstances, prior authorization is requested from the insurer for reimbursement of gnathology.

• For adults, orofacial physiotherapy is normally paid for through supplementary insurance.
• For people under 18, therapy is reimbursed through the basic insurance.
• Dental costs and reimbursements depend on the policy terms.