With which of the following pathological conditions will the patient experience joint noise at two different intervals during mandibular depression and elevation?
a. Disc displacement
b. Capsulitis
c. Joint hypermobility
d. Capsular fibrosis
ANS: A
Advanced disc displacement will result in a reciprocal click during mandibular depression and
elevation.
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