Hello David,
did she ever have braces on her teeth for correction?
Cheers,
Anna.
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From: "david anderson" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, 16 October 2001 0:24
Subject: temporal mandibular dysfunction
> Dear All
>
> I have a patient with severe O.A of the left T.M.J who since having
> three lower left teeth extracted she has developed problems
> with "subluxing" of the right lower jaw when she opens her mouth. Her
> problem is not one of pain but instability. This is now causing
> ulceration of her right inner cheek as she finds it difficult to hold
> the food in the left side of her mouth.
> Any suggestions what I can do for this instability. The dental surgeons
> have given up on her and have recommended physio.
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