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Clicking alone is not diagnostic of TMD since it is present in high proportion of the general population, mostly in people who have no pain. [27] Crepitus often indicates arthritic changes in the joint, and may occur at any time during mandibular movement, especially lateral movements. [27] Perforation of the disc may also cause crepitus. [36]
Idiopathic osteosclerosis, also known as enostosis or dense bone island, is a condition which may be found around the roots of a tooth, usually a premolar or molar. [2] It is usually painless and found during routine radiographs as an amorphous radiopaque (light) area around a tooth.
The pain evoked is of short duration and there is no lingering or spontaneous pain. The pain ceases within a short period after removal of the stimulus. With a reversible pulpitis, sleep is usually not affected and no analgesics are necessary. Usually, no atypical change is evident on the radiograph. [4]
"No Pain, No Gain" [a] is a song written, [1] co-produced [1] and performed by American contemporary R&B singer Betty Wright; issued as the lead single from her twelfth studio album Mother Wit. The song peaked at #14 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1988.
A swelling may arise intra-orally or externally around the face, jaws and neck and can be caused by trauma (hematoma, swelling due to fracture, TMJ dislocation), infection or inflammation. Swelling can occur in the gums, palate, lips, buccal space, etc.
This smooth, storytelling song from Warren G and Nate Dogg epitomizes the 1990s G-funk sound that emerged from West Coast artists — especially from Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Bruxism is excessive teeth grinding or jaw clenching. It is an oral parafunctional activity; [1] i.e., it is unrelated to normal function such as eating or talking. Bruxism is a common behavior; the global prevalence of bruxism (both sleep and awake) is 22.22%. [2]
Pain, inflammation of the surrounding soft tissue, secondary infection or drainage may or may not be present. The development of lesions is most frequent after invasive dental procedures, such as extractions, and is also known to occur spontaneously. There may be no symptoms for weeks or months, until lesions with exposed bone appear. [5]