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Wanted to know about MRI and CBCT Scans
I have been having ear pain, jaw pain, and throat pain for 1 year. My right TMJ clicks. I got myself checked by many ENT doctors but everyone said your ear and throat is normal. I took many meds for infections and anti inflammatory aren't relieving the pain now as my body got used to them, they worked fine for like 2 months. Someone told me to get my TMJ and Styloid Process checked as they could be causing the problem. So i wanted to get my TMJ and Styloid Process scanned. And i wanted to know if CBCT can diagnose or identify both TMJ and Styloid Process in one scan or do i have to get my TMJ and Styloid Process scanned separately. The same thing I wanted to know for an MRI. Will MRI clarify both the problems in one scan or separate scans are needed for TMJ and Styloid Process. Please answer, it will help.
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Your history is suggestive of temporomandibular joint disorder. I would suggest you to go for an MRI scan first for your TMJ. In case any abnormality is noted, the doctor will suggest you further investigations. Kindly visit an oral and maxillofacial surgeon for your problem
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