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Sept dental implant started.have tmj.wearing a retainer.is retainer causing my tmj issue and is there anything thing i can do for it?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
TMJ issues: The space maintainer (retainer), if that is what you are wearing, should not be causing your TMJ issues. It is basically a removable partial denture, and the fit and bite should be passive. Did your symptoms start after the surgery? Could be from having your mouth open wide for a while. Talk to your surgeon about this.
Answered 11/13/2014
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It is possible: Temporo-mandibular disorder is the second most frequent cause of orofacial pain after dental pain. Proper diagnosis is the key for the successful treatment. See an orofacial pain practitioner for a consultation and management.
Answered 11/15/2014
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Complicated question: See a TMJ expert in this complicated situation. Any dentist can be a TMJ expert with the proper training and experience. Most commonly, oral surgeons, prosthodontists, and orofacial pain specialists. Ask your MD, your dentist and your dental society for referrals.
Answered 3/19/2015
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