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It first felt at something sandy, then cartilaginous, now like harder&making the tmj popping when i open. wht could it be? 8months ago i had artroscopy
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TMD: Arthroscopy could have been done to "clean out" the jaw joint, remove extra inflamed tissue, old scar tissue. What you are describing is usually related to a forward placed cartilage disc, due to stretched out ligaments. When this occurs, the jaw rotates and translates until the disc "snaps" back into position between the head of the joint and the fossa (area of skull where it rests).
Answered 9/27/2015
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TMJ arthritis: That is the progression of TMJ arthritis and should be treated with a 24/7 mora, mandibular orthopedic re-positioning appliance.
Answered 9/27/2015
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Joint deteriorating: Could be further problems with the joint. Make sure you are following up with the TMJ surgeon. Ask him the same question.
Answered 9/27/2015
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