Case ReportInternational Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery

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Eminectomy for the management of unilateral chronic, recurrent temporomandibular joint dislocation: a case report

Int J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020;6(1):197-199.DOI10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20195578

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Abstract

In this case reportunilateral chronic mandibular dislocation was managed by Myrhaug’s procedure (eminectomy). Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation is a uncommon clinical entity and surgery is a more definitive option when it’s come to the management chronic and recurrent TMJ dislocation. Eminectomy is shown to be efficient in preventing TMJ dislocations without affecting the maximum mouth opening, articulation and masticatory efficiency.

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  1. Department of OMFS, Army Denta Corps, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

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