TMJ Surgery?
Added: September 01, 2006 - 10:07 AM
By: jenn_71@msn.com, Jacksonville, FL
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TMJ / Bite Problems
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Case Description
I recently had an MRI done which showed a couple of things. First, discs on both the left and right side have slipped. In addition, the MRI showed my right condyle never fully developed. It is extremely smaller than the left. I have been told the only way to fix my problem is by surgery to move the discs back in place and to fix the small condyle. The problem is when I mention TMJ, I can't seem to get through the front door to see any surgeons that are on my health plan (Aetna HMO). And the ones that are available do not perform this type of surgery. Is it really that complicated? Does it sound like I need surgery? Does anyone have anyone they would recommend in the Jacksonville area or anywhere in Florida? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Reply: TMJ Surgery?
added: September 01, 2006 - 11:04 AM
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Have you been told that you are 100% a TMJ surgery candidate? I would highly advise trying other options, more conservative options than surgery. Any conservative oral surgeon will tell you the same. I have found that only about 3% of the time is surgery needed and out of those 3%, only 50% gain any relief after surgery. Have you had your bite looked at to make sure that all of your teeth are contacting properly with the lower jaw in the anatomically correct position? Have you ever tried a TMJ splint? These are some areas I would pursue before letting a surgeon cut on me.
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