title: An alternate technique for management of acute closed locks.
abstract: The article introduces an alternative method for manipulation and reduction of acute closed locks. The method is described as the Assisted Lateral Reduction Technique (ALRT). The authors have used the ALRT on more than 150 patients and found it more effective and easier to administer than the more common manipulation and reduction techniques (MRT) in the management of acute closed locks which have been extensively documented in the literature. Both techniques are highlighted, compared, and discussed in the article.
authors.affiliation: New York University School of Dentistry, Department of Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology, USA.
authors.forename: O F
authors.initials: OF
authors.lastname: Suarez
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Ourique
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000628:therapy*; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000503:physiopathology; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D008406:Masseter Muscle; D011312:Pressure; D011626:Pterygoid Muscles; D019224:Temporomandibular Joint Disc / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local