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VetBooks.ir Management condylectomy has also been described as a treatment
in unresponsive and chronic cases. Replacement of
Correction of any concurrent dental disease should
be undertaken to eradicate the cause of the TMJ
cessful if the injury is recent.
arthritis or help reduce the progression of the dis- a luxated TMJ has been performed and may be suc-
ease. Intra-articular corticosteroids may provide
some relief from the signs of TMJ OA, but as with FURTHER READING
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