The primary treatment of a dislocation is reduction by manual manipulation with or without sedation or general anaesthesia. Applying a downward force on the posterior teeth while pushing the mandible ...

Sir, we would like to report a case of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation which occurred during administration of an inferior alveolar nerve block. A 28-year-old male patient was being ...

Background During the last 2 decades, many studies on the treatment of mandibular condyle fracture have been published. The incidence of mandibular condyle fractures is variable, ranging from 17.5% to ...

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A broken, fractured, or dislocated jaw can create problems with eating and breathing. Immediate medical attention is necessary to minimize complications and accelerate healing. Experiencing facial ...