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A member asked:

If the tmj retrodiscal tissue tears entirely and choose only the conservative method., what can happen in long time( as 1 year )?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

If left untreated,: the possibility of hemarthrosis or deterioration in the quality of the synovial fluid presents the chance for adhesion, ankylosis formation between the condyle and temporal bone articulating surface. See Orofacial pain specialist for evaluation and conservative treatment.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 11/16/2015

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