TMJ DISLOCATION

TMJ DISLOCATION -#Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation is an uncommon but debilitating condition of the facial skeleton. The condition may be acute or chronic. Acute #TMJ dislocation is common in clinical practice and can be managed easily with manual reduction. Chronic recurrent TMJ dislocation is a challenging situation to manage. #Dislocation of the temporomandibular joint is a painful condition that occurs when the mandibular condyle becomes fixed in the anterosuperior aspect of the articular eminence. More commonly, dislocation occurs bilaterally, resulting in a mandible that is fixed in a symmetrically open position so that only the most posterior teeth may be contacting. Infrequently, unilateral dislocation occurs with resultant deviation of the jaw to the unaffected side. 

It is a very #painful clinical condition, but easy to manage. The conservative methods in its management include symptomatic pain #relief with analgesics and manual reduction.