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What are the most common causes in disorders of the tmj specifically when a patient has pain when trying to open widely the lower jaw?
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Causes: Included, but not limited to traumatic joint damage, stretched ligaments, bruxism/clenching, malocclusion, lack of anterior guidance, para functional habits, occlusal interferences, anatomy of the joint itself, and many other causes. If you have a problem, seek treatment before chronic dysfunction becomes acute. Start with your Dentist.
Answered 8/22/2015
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Muscle Pain: Doctors sometimes refer to the condition as "myofascial pain disorder". so avoiding opening the joint too wide and soft diet and NSAIDs OTC until the pain settles.
Answered 9/9/2015
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