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How can you tell the difference between lockjaw and a jaw fracture?
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Lockjaw can be a...: Term for stiffness related to TMJ disease or can refer to tetanus, hopefully you mean the former one. If you had trauma to the area, an x-ray is needed to see if there is a fracture present. Go hawks.
Answered 4/10/2015
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Radiograph: A radiograph would help you determine if there was a fracture of your jaw.
Answered 4/4/2015
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Similar symptoms: The jaw can be locked open or closed due to a jaw joint (TMJ) problem. Your bite can also be off from a broken jaw. You would need a trauma to get a broken jaw, you can get the locked jaw from trauma or non-trauma. I would see an oral surgeon for diagnosis. Treatment can then be rendered.
Answered 4/10/2015
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