title: Sagittal split mandibular osteotomy for irreducible dislocation of the temporomandibular joint. A case report.
abstract: A case of irreducible dislocation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) which proved to be resistant to conventional methods of treatment is reported. The patient was successfully treated by a sagittal split mandibular osteotomy with bi-cortical screw fixation. The report discusses the shortcomings of the current classification of TMJ dislocation and suggests an alternative classification.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, UK.
authors.forename: W P
authors.initials: WP
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000150:complications; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery*