Joint sounds of the jaw

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Joint sounds are examined by auscultating them with a stethoscope, and by dividing them into clicking and crepitation. Reciprocal clicking during both the opening and closing movement of the jaw indicates a disc displacement with reduction.

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Dental Database

Article ID: nad01284

Published 14.04.2023

Authors: Editors, Heikki Autti, Yrsa Le Bell, Jukka H. Meurman, Heikki Murtomaa

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