[Temporomandibular injury: a cause of limited mouth opening]
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J G Luz1, W Seroli, M K Yamamoto
1Departamento de Cirurgia, Prótese e Traumatologia Maxilo-Faciais da Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade de São Paulo.
Revista De Odontologia Da Universidade De Sao Paulo
|April 1, 1990
Abstract:
A case of limitation of jaw opening caused by an intentional knife wound to the temporomandibular region is presented. The chief complaint was pain and restricted jaw movement. Treatment consisted of the administration of antiinflammatory agent. Recovery was complete and without complications, normal jaw opening being obtained. The possibility that the inflammatory process stimulates muscular spasm is emphasized.