Free Gnathologist Consultation — TMJ Assessment and Veneers

Book a free initial consultation with Dr. Svetlana Volkova, orthopaedic gnathologist — the first step toward a new, beautiful smile, and a necessity if you have concerns about your jaw joint (TMJ).

First consultation — complimentary. Dr. Volkova will carry out a full gnathological examination, assess how your jaw joint is functioning, and determine exactly what level of diagnostics and treatment is right for you — from straightforward aesthetics to full functional rehabilitation.

When You Should Book This Consultation

Clicking or popping in the jaw joint when opening or closing your mouth
Pain in front of the ear, at the temple, or in the lower jaw — especially in the mornings
The jaw locking, or not opening fully
Teeth wearing down or chipping without an obvious cause
Grinding or clenching your teeth at night (often first noticed by a partner)
Recurring headaches, particularly at the temples or back of the head, with no clear cause
Neck and shoulder tension unrelated to exercise
A bite that feels different — teeth no longer meeting the way they used to
You’re planning restorative work — multiple crowns, veneers, implants, a full smile rehabilitation — or orthodontic treatment with aligners

What the Consultation Includes

Clinical gnathological examination and case history
Manual palpation of the full chewing muscle chain, following the Slavicek examination protocol
Joint auscultation — recording the nature of any clicking, popping, or crepitus
A comprehensive assessment of your overall oral and dental health, a treatment plan.

*If the examination indicates a need for additional imaging (CT, MRI), this is billed separately.

What You’ll Walk Away With

No joint problem identified — you can proceed straight to aesthetics: veneers and crowns, following a standard dental treatment plan.
A joint problem identified — Dr. Volkova will determine whether you need full functional diagnostics, splint therapy, or orthodontic treatment before any restorative work.

Either way, you leave with a clear treatment plan and recommendations.

Why Start With This Consultation

Dr. Volkova works within a gnathological framework in which the function and geometry of the jaw system are measured precisely, not judged by eye. This means veneers and crowns are designed to be both beautiful and functional — restorations that don’t strain the joint, and that stay comfortable for years, even decades.

All diagnostics — CT, MRI, and an in-house dental laboratory — are available at Polyclinic.ae, under one roof. In gnathology, where every angle and every scan matters, that makes a real difference.