Crepitus or clicking upon jaw movement is a clinical symptom of:
a. loose teeth in the mandible
b. temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD)
c. inflammation in the sinuses
d. ear infection
B
Common symptoms of TMD include limited jaw movement, clicking or crepitus when the jaw moves, popping when chewing or talking, and radiating pain in the face, neck, or shoulders. The clicking is caused by displaced cartilage. Normally, the mandible moves smoothly, appears symmetrical, and is without deformity.
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What will be an ideal response?
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).