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Tmj problems
I m not able to chew everything nicely. I feel the pressure on face and temple area also pains when I press them. On left side I have a small lump infront of my ear since 4 years or more which sometimes feels sensation if put pressure on it. I have shown it to doctor she said its normal tissue nothing like a big lump so not to worry. These chewing problem and pain around temple area is bothering me very much.
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Reasons for tmj issues could be varied
Extracapsular: a masticatory system problem without joint derangement.
Intracapsular: a derangement inside the TMJ capsule
Other: a medical condition affecting the masticatory system, which often requires expertise outside of dentistry to diagnose and treat, eg, systemic, neurologic
Based on type treatment varies
First step includes correction of bite using a deprogrammer. If pain is relieved bite correction is done. If not Arthrocentesis or surgical approach may be required after a MRI at ct scan of the tmj.
As for the lump nothing can be said until diagnostics.
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