X-ray after 11 months of extraction.

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If you've been experiencing severe jaw pain near your ear for more than three years and have seen multiple dentists and specialists without relief, it's essential to continue seeking professional help to find the cause and appropriate treatment. Based on your description, it seems that there were issues with tooth #46, which was suspected to be the source of your jaw pain. However, even after various attempts at treatment, including root canal treatment and extraction, the pain persists. The new dentist you saw mentioned a white lining and referred to it as a cavitation, suggesting that surgery may be necessary. A cavitation, also known as a dental bone infection or a cavitation lesion, refers to an area of bone that has become infected or necrotic. It can occur following a tooth extraction or other dental procedures. If a cavitation is suspected, it may require surgical intervention to remove the infected or necrotic bone. To determine the most appropriate course of action, it's important to consult with a dental specialist, such as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon or a periodontist, who can further evaluate your condition. They may perform additional tests, such as a cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan or other imaging, to assess the area and confirm the presence of a cavitation. Based on their evaluation, they can provide you with specific recommendations for treatment, which may include surgical intervention or other appropriate measures to address the underlying issue causing your persistent jaw and gum pain. It's important to continue seeking professional dental care and to communicate your concerns and treatment history with your dental provider. They will be able to guide you through the process of diagnosing and treating the source of your pain

Are there any specific triggers for the pain?

You need to consult a TMJ specialist and an ENT expert. Rule out any right ear infection first of all. Also, get ruled out MPDS. And the white lining that the dentist is talking about is called the lamina dura. That line is a calcified bone that lines the tooth periphery all around, so don't worry about that at all. You don't need any surgery for it.

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