A Novel Technique in the Management of Superolateral Dislocation of Unilateral Condyle

Background There are scarcely any reported cases of unilateral dislocation in the literature. Hence, its etiology, a possible mechanism of injury, clinical features, and effective management strategies are yet to be described. Case A 27-year-old male patient presented with the dilemma of unilateral...

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Published in:Journal of maxillofacial and oral surgery 2020-09, Vol.19 (3), p.387-393
Main Authors: Kokane, Gauri, Wagh, Ashvin, Khatib, Shuaib, Vaidya, Kedar, Jendi, Shoeb
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Asymmetry
Case reports
Classification
Dentistry
Medical imaging
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Mouth
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Original
Original Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Plastic Surgery
Symmetry
Trauma
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Summary:Background There are scarcely any reported cases of unilateral dislocation in the literature. Hence, its etiology, a possible mechanism of injury, clinical features, and effective management strategies are yet to be described. Case A 27-year-old male patient presented with the dilemma of unilateral dislocation of left TMJ. This was addressed by the use of a novel technique in dislocation management. Here, the author also proposes a modified classification system for the TMJ dislocation. Conclusion “Wagh–Kokane’s” technique of manual reduction should be encouraged in complex cases of dislocation.
ISSN:0972-8279
0974-942X
DOI:10.1007/s12663-019-01259-0