A nonsurgical treatment strategy for longstanding, nonreducible, bilateral temporomandibular joint dislocation: A case report

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation is a condition in which the mandibular condyle is displaced from the glenoid fossa and must be manipulated to return it to its normal position. Among several diagnostic subtypes, long-standing or chronically protracted TMJ dislocation is rare and challenging to manage. Treatment options include various nonsurgical and surgical approaches. This case report describes the successful nonsurgical management of a longstanding bilateral TMJ dislocation using elastic traction with a removable appliance and posterior bite planes.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research