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TMJ disorder- suggestion for surgery
Hi, I had clicking sound in my ear while speaking. no pain on any side. Mild dizziness. Eating soft food for pass one month. I hear clicking sound on opening my mouth wide on left and crashing sound on right while closing.
I went to the oral surgeon and based on his suggestion did MRI. based on mri doctor is suggesting to go under surgery.
I took second opinion with dental surgeon and he said no need for surgery. He is suggesting spIint for upper and orthotic splint for lower jaw quoting 25K.
MRI REPORT: ADD WITH REDUCTION one left joint. THINNING AND DEGENERATION OF CENTRAL PORTION on right joint.
I have been in great stress to understand whom to follow.
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First option is use splint only, if pain is resolved after this no need of surgery
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The useage of splint would be a better choice , as it decreases the amount of force being taken on by the TMJ , as the amount force or the loading of the joint is decreased , the problem being disc displacement with reduction will get subsided due to unloading of the left joint , and Due to the unloading there won’t be even more degeneration of the of the centre of joint on the right side.
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Make sure you use the splint as prescribed the prognosis would be really great
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Use splint
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Dr. Pia Patel
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14 yrs exp
Chennai
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You can try to use the splint and see if you feel a relief after 6 months. If you feel that it is becoming worse, then surgery is the next best option.
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