title: Mandibular joint dysfunction otalgia caused by a bomb explosion wave.
abstract: Four hundred ninety-five patients were exposed to bomb explosion waves in civilian and war areas during the Iraq/Iran conflict. These patients were referred to the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic after complaining of temporomandibular joint dysfunction with otalgia. Treatment ranged from conservative measurement to active surgery. Generally, response was good.
authors.affiliation: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic, Baqiet Ulla University Hospital, Tehran, I.R. Iran.
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Taher
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Johns
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001753:Blast Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D004433:Earache / Q000209:etiology*; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007492:Iran; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012737:Sex Factors; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy