Surgery and Clinical Practice

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Abstract


Causes for The Limitation of Mouth Opening Can Be Different

Authors: Sinisa Franjic.

Trismus is a condition when the muscles of the jaw are restricted, so that it can hardly or not be opened at all. This condition occurs if there is inflammation in the part where the chewing muscles are located, it can most often be seen after extraction of the tooth. The condition is transitory and after timely and appropriate therapy does not leave any consequences. A man can open his mouth an average of 35-55mm, which corresponds to the width of three fingers. When trismus appears, it is limited, it is even possible that the teeth are in contact all the time and it is impossible to open the mouth.

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