S03: Dislocation, sprain and strain of joints and ligaments of head
S03.4: Sprain and strain of jaw
The jaw joint connects the mobile lower jaw bone to the skull bone. The jaw joints are located to the right and left, fairly close to the ears. A number of ligaments and cartilage discs support the jaw joint and make it mobile. In your case the ligaments or cartilage have been strained. For example, the ligaments might have been overstretched.
You may not be able to open or close your mouth properly as a result of the injury. You may also feel some pain, for example.
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