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Q. A patient came in with complain of (c/o) pain in his lower teeth, temporal region, and the temporo-mandibular joint. The patient suffered with carcinoma to the anterior 2/3rd of tongue. A. Why is pain of tongue referred to lower teeth? B. Give some more examples of referred pain in the human body. |
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Answer» tion:Damage to the jaw joint or the muscles that control your jaw MOVEMENT can be caused by several FACTORS, including: grinding your teeth at night. involuntarily clenching your jaw due to stress and anxiety. TRAUMA to the jaw joint, such as getting hit in the face while playing sports. |
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