Dental Implant Glossary Displaced Disc A jaw joint problem whereby the disc (meniscus), or cushion between the jaw pivot and the                          base of the skull, is pushed or pulled out of alignment.  The displacement can include the entire disc                          or one edge.  This condition is what causes the jaw to click or pop upon opening.  It may be                           reversible or irreversible.  One of the great controversies in dentistry, most people with this                           condition are free of symptoms; a few patients become victims of crippling pain and dysfunction.                            Women are more susceptible to painful symptoms than men, especially in the age range of 16 to 40. Source: http://www.dentalleaders.com

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