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If the patient is suffering from lock jaw, what kind of orthodontic appliance should be given?

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Question added by RUTH BUCCAT , Dentist , ARRIOLA-BUCCAT Dental Clinic
Date Posted: 2015/04/30
sadiq khamis
by sadiq khamis , general manager. , private clinic

searching for the cause,begin with muscle relaxants the adjustment the bite with the deprogrammer.

must follow any complication in the  TMJ.

mazhar hussain
by mazhar hussain , House officer , Ayub teaching hospital abbottabad Pakistan

Mouth guard Splint therapy

khusro mohammed
by khusro mohammed , director and owner , PLATINUM DENTAL HOSPITAL

Bite adjusted deprogramming guard

Dr Murtaza Raotiwala
by Dr Murtaza Raotiwala , Orthodontist , aknan dental hospital

splint therapy to be started and followed by muscle examination and exercises

Prashant Yaragamblimath
by Prashant Yaragamblimath , Registrar orthodontist , Home clinic

Deprogramming splint followed by myofunctional exercise.

Heba Khairallah
by Heba Khairallah , Clinic Manager Treatment coordinator @ K Line Aligners Canada , K line Aligner canada

Having oral surgery performed is another leading cause of this disorder. It is more common in people who have their wisdom teeth removed, however over the tenure of 1-2 weeks the problem typically and progressively resolves itself. Treating this disorder first starts with identifying the cause of it. With infection, immediate medical attention is required and medication. For the more common and less severe causes, a warm wash cloth may help relax the muscles and allow the mouth to open more fully. 

Dr P Mol
by Dr P Mol , Senior Dentist , Self-Employed

Absolutely agree with my colleagues above. I would start off with a night guard and jaw physiotherapy. Sometimes anti-inflammatory medication (Nurofen or any NSAID preparation) in combination with above can give a pretty decent outcome.

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