Unhealed extraction sites mimicking TMJ pain.
A case of unhealed extraction sites in the mandible is described, including clinical, radiographic, and biopsy findings. The subject was treated for TMJ disease in the past but still had related signs and symptoms and facial pain.
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D000328:Adult; D001641:Bicuspid; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004368:Dry Socket / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D008963:Molar; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects; D020390:Tooth Socket / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*