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A member asked:

Tmj functions on the retrodiscal tissue for14 years& laser tighthening of adhessions to form a pseudodisc. could that completly tear? wht can cause?

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Reevaluation: To answer your question requires evaluation and imaging of your current joint status. See the practitioner that did your laser treatment,ent, or schedule to be reevaluated by a specialist Oral Surgeon.

Dr Bansal and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/24/2019

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