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Dislocated condyle on left side?pan xray
I have lower jaw pain with swelling, ear pain and tenderness under the ear and on top of the neck for 2 months. Went to the dentist and took pan xray. Dentist said it's because of my upper wisdom tooth or minor crack in lower first molar. Removed the upper wisdom tooth 10 days back. But still the same pain and swelling. Had an online consultation with another dentist, he said I have Dislocated condyle on left side. Is that true? I don't have any symptoms on the left side. But my symptoms only on the right side. I don't know if it's true. My symptoms started 2 months back. Before it started, I did lots of chewing one day(soft foods only) and immediately after eating, I had tightness in the upper right molars. Next day jaw pain and swelling started. What could be the issue? What should be my next step? Minor crack cause these symptoms?
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Myself Dr. Shikha Goyal from Nair hospital, an TMJ ( jaw joint) specialist, would like to inform you that you are suffering jaw joint disorder. But your condyle doesn't seem to be dislocated. By detailed history taking of the condition and further evaluation only I can help you with the diagnosis and definitive treatment plan. U can also go and see some good oral medicine specialist who works on jaw joints in your area or you can connect with me on chat
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No you don't have any dislocation of any condyle. Your symptoms and X ray do not indicate any such thing. However kindly elaborate your nature of pain. How does it start. What aggravates it. Is it continuous or is related to some kind of function or activity. I shall then be able to assess and make a diagnosis.
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I don't thinks thats a case of dislocated condyle had that been the condition u wouldn't be able to close ur mouth or chew food or even speak properly. Hence the condition of a dislocation is ruled out .
Yes there are changes in your TMJ as appreciate in your Panoramic radiography. The symptoms are more likely to be TMDs .For which you need an extended treatment and follow up.
Diagnosis requires a detailed problem understand and a set of questionnaire to reach to a tentative diagnosis. You may consult over chat for the same as well.
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Visit a good Maxillofacial Surgeon. Only after proper evaluation and checking your occlusion and performing certain tests he ll be able to specifically designed an appropriate treatment for you which may range from an occlusal splint to arthrosynthesis of the joint followed by PRP injections.
Health Tips
Restrict your diet to soft semi solid food.
Take Tab Flexon MR 1 tab twice daily until u visit a doctor for symptomatic relief.
Avoid yawning wide or even opening your mouth too wide and avoid sleeping on the affected side .
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Dr. Deepak Narayan
Pediatric Dentist
13 yrs exp
Chennai
Take CBCT ....Need to go to a good prosthodontist ..,(bite specialist)
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