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I had locked jaw for 1 year. i hadtmj arthroscopy-right and left-arthrocentesis 6 months ago. now, there is inflamation, pain and a gritty feeling on the right side.what can i do?
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MRI: A TMJ MRI is in order for you. The gritty feeling sound like you have bone grinding on bone rather than the lower jaw being separated from the skull by the cartilaginous disc that is normally in between the two.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Get a referral: Go to see an oral maxillofacial surgeon who specializes in TMJ surgery. Your dentist may have a great oral surgeon to refer you to.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Rescope vs OpenSurg: Depends. If you clench/grind, a splint may help. Often a steroid injection will settle down the joint. Occasionally open surgery is indicated. Most important thing would be to see another surgeon for another opinion. Hopefully someone with vast TMJ experience.
Answered 6/10/2014
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