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Sounds like a nice bit of team work with the Orthodontist might help Nikki Adams [log in to unmask] ----- Original Message ----- From: "david anderson" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Monday, October 15, 2001 3:24 PM 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. >