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Madhu Mohan1, R Glenn Rosivack1
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Community Health, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ, USA.
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Trauma to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in pediatric patients presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. This review of epidemiology, mechanisms of injury, developmental implications, and management strategies for pediatric TMJ trauma emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and prevention. Understanding the anatomy and pathophysiology of the pediatric TMJ is essential for appreciating the vulnerability of the condyle to trauma and the consequences of injury during growth. The management of TMJ trauma in children is particularly complex. Approaches to management range from conservative, nonsurgical modalities to open surgical interventions.
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