Traumatically induced posterior disk displacement without reduction of the TMJ--a case report

T Honda1, T Shimoda, J J Moses

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Fukuoka Dental College, Japan.

Summary

This study reports a case of posterior disk displacement without reduction in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Treatment with an occlusal splint and elastic traction successfully repositioned the disk.