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Nodule Below Tooth, Pain In Lower Jaw When Mouth Wide Open
hello, I have a nodule below tooth 31 within
the jaw which my dentist found out in the xray . it doesnot hurt and i cannot feel from outside but from last couple of days when i open my mouth wide it pains in the end of the lower jaw. Apart from this i don't have any other problem because of this nodule and my dentist has confirmed this is not cyst. What could it me. please answer.
the jaw which my dentist found out in the xray . it doesnot hurt and i cannot feel from outside but from last couple of days when i open my mouth wide it pains in the end of the lower jaw. Apart from this i don't have any other problem because of this nodule and my dentist has confirmed this is not cyst. What could it me. please answer.
Sat, 21 Dec 2013
Hello and welcome.
The nodule could be a bony prominence,a tumor or a supernumerary tooth.
It should be properly radio graphed.If the lesion is soft in nature an incisional biopsy can also be taken to confirm the diagnosis.
Therefore in my view you must see your oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
Hope it helps.
Thanks.
Take care.
The nodule could be a bony prominence,a tumor or a supernumerary tooth.
It should be properly radio graphed.If the lesion is soft in nature an incisional biopsy can also be taken to confirm the diagnosis.
Therefore in my view you must see your oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
Hope it helps.
Thanks.
Take care.
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