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Area of Science:

  • Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Orthodontics
  • Dental Traumatology

Background:

  • Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation presents as acute, habitual, or long-standing, persisting over a month.
  • Long-standing TMJ dislocation necessitates varied treatment approaches, including non-surgical and surgical interventions.
  • Surgical options range from indirect (conservative) to direct (open joint) approaches, with orthognathic techniques or joint replacement for complex cases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present four new cases of long-standing temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation treated since 1995.
  • To review the existing literature on the management of protracted TMJ dislocations.
  • To underscore the complexities and treatment options for long-standing TMJ dislocation.

Main Methods:

  • Case series of four patients with TMJ dislocation lasting at least six weeks.
  • Review of medical literature pertaining to TMJ dislocation treatment.
  • Analysis of patient demographics, including mean age (57.5 years) and predominantly female gender, with most cases being bilateral.

Main Results:

  • All four reported cases of long-standing TMJ dislocation achieved successful treatment outcomes.
  • Approximately half of the treated cases required open surgical intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Treatment of long-standing TMJ dislocation is complex, highlighting the need for a broad range of therapeutic options.
  • Effective management necessitates careful consideration of available methods and timely diagnosis.
  • Early diagnosis and selection of the most appropriate initial treatment strategy are paramount for favorable results in TMJ dislocation.