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Is it possible for the jaw to gradually accommodate to flattening of the condyle, bone spurs and disc fragments?
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YES: The jaw is an AMAZING bone...it will "accomodate" to a wide # injuries HOWEVER sound to me like you are referring to TM JOINT pathology! THAT needs to be treated by a trained oral health professional!! Hope this helps! Good Luck DrZ
Answered 1/23/2016
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