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Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) Case Analysis

Etiology (Causes)TMJ Internal DerangementMalocclusion (Wear on Left Posterior Cusps)Trauma (Not Present in Scenario)Stress (Bruxism)Other Factors (Arthritis, Habits)Differential DiagnosesDental Problems (Cavities, Cracked Teeth)Otitis MediaTrigeminal NeuralgiaTumors (Rare)ExaminationsPhysical Examination (Palpation, ROM)Imaging (X-rays, CT, MRI)Medical History (Habits, Stress)Mechanism of Clicking SoundArticular Disc DisplacementRelationship: Left Posterior Tooth Wear & Right TMJ PainIndirect Relationship (Occlusal Problems Contribute to TMJ Stress)DefinitionsCrepitus: Grating/Crackling Sound (Joint Surface Damage)Clicking: Popping/Snapping Sound (Disc Displacement)Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) Case Analysis
TreatmentTMDDiagnosis
DiagnosisTemporomandibular Disorder (TMD)Clinical ManifestationsPain When ChewingClicking Sound (Left Jaw)Pain in Front of Right EarFacial AsymmetryCrepitus (Grating Sound)Limited Mouth OpeningTreatment OptionsNon-PharmacologicalPatient EducationPhysical TherapyOcclusal SplintPharmacologicalPain RelieversMuscle RelaxantsInjections (Corticosteroids)Relationship: Limited Mouth OpeningMuscle PainJoint PainDisc DisplacementRelationship: Crepitus & CaseSuggests Joint Damage (Disc Displacement, Osteoarthritis)

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