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Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology
Published on: August 22, 2022
Bilateral temporomandibular joint dislocation with locked mandibular impaction.
Sally L Hynes1, Leigh A Jansen, D Ross Brown
1Division of Plastic Surgery, University of British Columbia, Burn, Plastic and Trauma Unit, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada. SallyLHynes@gmail.com
Summary
Bilateral anterior temporomandibular joint dislocation is a rare condition. This case report details a patient with life-threatening complications from this severe temporomandibular joint injury.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
- Anesthesiology
Background:
- Bilateral anterior temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation is exceedingly rare, with limited documented cases.
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocations can lead to significant pain and functional impairment.
- Mandibular impaction in TMJ dislocation poses unique challenges in management.
