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Condition of my jaw joint
How can I know the internal conditions of my jaw joint i.e. tmj disk, ligaments, capsules, band etc? Can I know externally by observing symptoms that my jaw joint is not damaged and I can treat my tmj disorder with tmj splint?
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Cbct n consult a oral surgeon .. best go to near by dental college n if they have tens therapy they will start with it
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Consult a nearby by dental college for opinion
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Hi. To know the condition of the different anatomical structures in a joint, u will have to go for something more advanced like a CBCT or even more advanced imaging like MRI (to know the status of your joint cartilage).
I would suggest your to consult a senior Orthodontist, who specialises in TMJ problem first. Let the specialist clinically check and then advise you the appropriate diagnostic imaging modality. TMJ disorders can be treated with removable splints, but you need a permanent solution as splint is a temporary one. One cause of TMJ problems may be the eruption of wisdom teeth also that caused occlusal disturbances (your age suggests that your wisdom teeth would have erupted).
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Kindly consult an orthodontist who is specialised in treating TMJ problems.
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Dr. Anika Bhasin
Endodontist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Hii sir,
only by external evaluation it is not possible to know exact condition of the joint.
you require investigations like CT,MRI or joint Arthrography to know exact condition.
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Visit Dentist who specialises in TMJ disorders.
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Dr. Priya Verma
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26 yrs exp
Bangalore
Get an X-ray done or a CBCT done to check the condition of the joint. For treatment you have to consult a dentist specialising in TMJ problems
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