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I have had braces for six years, and my lower jaw is ankylosed now. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 17-year-old female; I have had braces for six years with no apparent date to get them off shortly. My current orthodontist says I have a pretty rare case of ankylosis on my bottom jaw; when I was younger, I was told we had to wait till I was 16-17 because I would probably need jaw ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A few possibilities come to mind from the history presented and the pictures attached (the attachments are removed to protect the patient's identity). The possibilities are ankylosis of teeth, condylar hypoplasia, condylar ankylosis and primar... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing a jaw lock since last year. I consulted a doctor before, but due to rising COVID cases, I cannot revisit the doctor. I am suffering a lot of pain in my jaw and facing difficulty while chewing the food. It produces a clicking sound whenever I perform any jaw-related a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Be calm. The attached X-ray (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) only shows the type, but the digital picture is not visible. As per your history, it seems to be TMJ (temporomandibular joint) ankylosis or dislocation. Please share the name of the... Read Full »