title: Eminectomy as surgical treatment for chronic mandibular dislocations.
abstract: Conservative and surgical methods are used to treat chronic dislocations of the temporomandibular joint. Different techniques described in the literature are discussed. 8 cases treated by eminectomy are presented and the results are evaluated.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery