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3rd molar impacted tooth lower leftjaw
Im experiencing tmd symptoms but doctor told me after observing my OPG x-ray he concluded that it was third molar impacted teeth
But im confused about my tmd symptoms it will become normal automatically after impacted teeth removal or should i have to go throgh tmd procedure ?
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In some cases 3 rd molar pain can radiate to areas like TMJ
TMD pain need to be analysed with TMJ tomography
But usually these patients does have a history of episodes of pain
Next Steps
Meet a specialist oral maxillofacial surgeon for acute history and meet orthodontist/ prosthodontist for chronic history to treat with tmd repositioning splints
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