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Is this normal? (OPG)
I am attaching the OPG. Is there anything to be worried about? Or is everything completely normal? I do hear clicking sounds sometimes and also my doctor said I have CO-CR discrepancy where my mandible shifts to the left and hence the midlines don't meet.
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Your OPG doesn't show any abnormal findings except impacted wisdom molars. Clicking sound in common but you need to consult a dentist to confirm the severity. Accordingly you would be advised treatment if any.
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Please visit a dentist to confirm about the clicking. And also get the status of wisdom molars checked and treatment will be planned accordingly
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Hi sir....     Your  radiographic investigation does not show any abnormalities...   Clinical examination is also essential to rule out cause for joint clicking sound.... CAUSES FOR TMJ CLICKING:       *Opening the mouth too wide while yawning or eating      *Grinding the teeth      *Chewing gum regularly      *Nail biting      *clenching the jaw      *Biting the inside of cheek or lip      *Infections f glands of mouth      *Sleep apnea(shallow breathing)      *Malocculsion ( irregularities in alignment of teeth)      * MPDS (repetitive contraction of muscles mainly in sports activity) TREATMENT :      MEDICAL TREATMENT :             *Analgesic,anti anxiety,anti depressants ,muscle relaxant             *Night guard to manage grinding of teeth             *Ortho treatment for overbite and underbite             * Transcutneous electrical nerve stimulation             *pain relieving injection in joint space              *Ultrasound,laser therapy,surgery HOME REMEDIES:             *Avoid hard or crunchy foods             *Relax jaw             *keep good posture             *Don't not over extend jaw while yawning or chewing gum             *Practice stress management (reduce stress by using deepbreathing exercise,meditation,physical activity)            *Physical therapy like facial stretches or massage.
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kindly visit dentist clinically immediately to rule out cause and management
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You are having un erupted Impacted third molars. That could also cause from other reasons. Anyway you must consult an Oral Medicine expert advice who is a specialist in Mouth and Jaw diseases and cancer
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Occlusal and bite problems cannot be diagnosed by OPG X-rays. Clinical examination and CBCT or X-rays of TMJ are required for that. Your X-ray is ok but you have impacted wisdom teeth that may require extraction. Consult a dentist or an oral surgeon
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