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Recurrent mandibular dislocation treated by eminectomy.

Gabriela Mayrink1, Sergio Olate, Adriano Assis

  • 1Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.

The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|September 15, 2012
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Bilateral eminectomy effectively treats recurrent mandibular dislocations, resolving symptoms without recurrence or functional issues. This surgical approach offers a safe and reliable solution for chronic temporomandibular joint instability.

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  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

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  • Recurrent mandibular dislocations often necessitate surgical intervention.
  • Eminectomy is a frequently employed surgical technique for managing these conditions.

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