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What are common causes of lockjaw?
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TMJ disk abnormal: Anterior disk displacement without reduction possibly. Need to see oral maxillofacial surgeon or subspecialists in tmd / facial pain.
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TMD: Lockjaw is a general term for temporomandibular disorders (tmd). Often pain or limited opening is related to disc problems in the jaw joints. Sometimes the disc is displaced and causes limiited opening.
Answered 12/3/2012
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