title: Treatment of long term anterior dislocation of the TMJ.
abstract: Acute dislocation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a relatively common occurrence; chronic long-term dislocation is rare. Variance in the duration of dislocation and anatomical considerations make the treatment for long-standing dislocation complex and controversial. This paper attempts to review the literature associated with chronic TMJ dislocation treatment options and presents the authors' experience with a particularly long term dislocation.
authors: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals/Case Medical Center, Cleveland, OH 44106-4905, USA. dale.baur@case.edu
authors: D A
authors: DA
authors: Baur
authors: J R
authors: JR
authors: Jannuzzi
authors: U
authors: U
authors: Mercan
authors: Faisal A
authors: FA
authors: Quereshy
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement / Q000379:methods; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D005355:Fibrosis; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D015050:Zygoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging