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The jaw-joint region
Discuss the injury near the mandibular condyle and its effects on movement and the way the teeth meet.
Facial Trauma
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Fracture
Assessment of fractures involving the jaw-joint region, with attention to jaw opening, the bite, and recovery of movement.
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Fracture
What this visit covers.
Assessment of fractures involving the jaw-joint region, with attention to jaw opening, the bite, and recovery of movement.
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Your assessment
The consultation brings together your examination, medical history, and any existing reports. Further investigations are discussed according to the findings.
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Your care plan
Discuss the proposed treatment, alternatives, recovery, and follow-up with Dr. Saha. The plan is individual to your diagnosis and care needs.
About Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Fracture
Fractures near the jaw joint.
The condyle is the part of the lower jaw that sits in the joint just in front of the ear. It often breaks after a fall or a blow to the chin, sometimes on both sides. Pain in front of the ear, a bite that meets early on one side, or a jaw that shifts when opening are typical signs.
Depending on the fracture, treatment may be a period of guided jaw exercises with elastic bands, or an operation to fix the bone with small plates. Regaining normal mouth opening through regular exercises is an important part of recovery.
Related care
Other visits in this area.
Mandible Fracture
Assessment and management of lower-jaw fractures, with attention to the bite, jaw movement, and healing.
Explore care
Maxilla Fracture
Specialist care for upper-jaw fractures and associated facial injuries, with repair planned around the injury pattern.
Explore care
Orbit Fracture
Assessment of fractures around the eye socket, with eye care and facial repair coordinated when needed.
Explore care
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Fracture
Talk through this before you decide.
Call, or send a request with what you have noticed. Family members are welcome in the room.
