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Has anyone ever had a lavage done on their jaw?
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For trauma: When the jaw is fractured, or infected, the surgeon may perform lavage to wash out infection.
Answered 4/12/2020
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TMJ: A TMJ surgical procedure, TMJ arthroscopy with lysis and lavage is a recognized procedure for TMJ disorders. Another procedure, arthrocentesis, also lavages the jaw joint. Both good when indicated. Ask oral surgeon for advice. Ask a more complete question for a more complete answer.
Answered 3/30/2015
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