Management of Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation: Review of literature

Dr. GIRISH KATTI; Dr. SYED SHAHBAZ; Dr. SHASHI SHANKER CHAUBEY; Dr. MD. MUNNAWARULLA KHAN

Volume : V, Issue : I, January - 2016

Management of Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation: Review of literature

Dr. Girish Katti, Dr. Syed Shahbaz, Dr. Shashi Shanker Chaubey, Dr. Md. Munnawarulla Khan

Abstract :

Dislocation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the dislodgement of the head of the condyle from its normal position in the glenoid fossa. Subsequently, the facial profile changes while the ligaments around the joint often stretch with intra–articular effusion, causing severe discomfort and difficulty with speech and mastication from muscle spasms and joint pain. Although manual reduction is the primary choice of treatment, patients presenting with recurrent or prolonged dislocations require conservative and/or surgical methods. Though there is a plethora of causes resulting in TMJ dislocation its management still remains an enigma. The aim of this review is to project a comprehensive understanding of the incidence, symptoms and management of all types of TMJ dislocations. This paper also intends to highlight the importance of diagnosis for successful management of these disorders in the light of literature review.