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Good day. i had 2 tmj arthoscopies. diagnosed with anterior disc displacemnt without reduction.now i have joint locks, clicks, pain?is that noprmal?

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Dr. TED FEDER answered

Not Working: You still describe a disc that is displaced. This just means that the arthroscopy treatment is not working. Either the cause of your TMJ problem needs to be addressed, and/or another type of treatment attempted. Unfortunately, this could mean a TMJ "surgery".

Answered 9/27/2015

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Dr. Gary Lederman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Not normal: Your symptoms are expected with disc displacement, but the patient with a healthy joint does not experience these signs and symptoms. Clicking also means the disc is moving, and it is alternately displaced and then recaptured. There is a good chance that your problem cane be solved with a properly designed dental, appliance called a neuromuscular orthosis, made by a specially trained dentist.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

NO: Wow. Surgeries have provided entirely the desired results. Time to get a second opinion before it gets even worse!

Answered 9/27/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Not normal: Not normal. If you still have unacceptable symptoms, you may need open TMJ surgery. Talk to your surgeon.

Answered 9/27/2015

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