If Your Patient Has a History of Impaired Movement of the Temporomandibular

question 26

Multiple Choice

If your patient has a history of impaired movement of the temporomandibular joint,what may be occurring? (Select all that apply. )

• A)Disc degeneration may be involved
• B)Calcifications may be present
• C)Joint disc may be thinner or even perforated
• D)Aging or trauma may be involved
• E) None of the above

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