title: [How I Treat. An Anterior Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation].
abstract: Anterior dislocation of the temporomandibular joint is not uncommon and requires prompt management. A defect of dislocation reduction can lead to severe functional impairment of a complex, and often active joint. The diagnosis is clinical and relatively obvious. It is made by the frontline medical team, general practitioner or emergency doctor. Recurrent cases are a matter for maxillofacial surgeons. This article describes a conventional technique for anterior dislocation reduction, to achieve urgently. The second part of the article deals with the specialized surgical treatment of relapsing forms.
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authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Gilon
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authors.lastname: Johnen
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Nizet
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D012008:Recurrence; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*