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Open Lock
True subluxation TMJ
Condyle comes out of the socket
Causes microtearing lateral ligament w/ each open lock
Cause macrotearing if you try force it closed
Only 2% of 6% population can even accomplish open lock, hypermobility
Requires: a) anterior slope eminence, b) completely displaced disc
Stretching then tearing sets up progressive tearing lateral ligament
Severely torn lateral ligament causes complete displace disc
Open lock tear adds to grind/clench-tension muscle-Trauma tearing-Neighoring pains
True subluxation TMJ
Condyle comes out of the socket
Causes microtearing lateral ligament w/ each open lock
Cause macrotearing if you try force it closed
Only 2% of 6% population can even accomplish open lock, hypermobility
Requires: a) anterior slope eminence, b) completely displaced disc
Stretching then tearing sets up progressive tearing lateral ligament
Severely torn lateral ligament causes complete displace disc
Open lock tear adds to grind/clench-tension muscle-Trauma tearing-Neighoring pains
Tearing Lateral Ligament of TMJ Disc Navigation
Tearing Lateral Ligament TMJ Disc
Interferences/Occlusal Issues
Open Lock
Trauma
Head & Neck Pain
Pain System Escalation
Dual Bite
Destructive Clench / Grind Symptoms
Pearls of Pain
Open Lock (Stuck wide open)
Statistics: 6% population has anterior slope to eminence 2% pop have displaced disc Subluxation: a) Ball of joint comes out past socket, b) Gets stuck in front eminence c) Tears Lateral Ligament d) Tears more if Force closure
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