J Korean Assoc Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg.  2000 Mar;22(2):238-242.

Surgical treatment of recurrent mandibular dislocation by augmentation of the articular eminence

• Kim IK
• Sihn JH
• Oh SS
• Choi JH
• Kim HD
• Oh NS
• Kim ES

Abstract

Recurrent mandibular dislocation is frequent morbidity of temporomandibular joint relatively. There are many etiologic causes in TMJ disorders but, difficult to find obvious one. Various treatment methods have been utilized for a mandibular dislocation. It is categorized into two groups broadly - nonsurgical or surgical methods. The basic rationale of the surgical method is to allow free movement of the condyle by reducing height of articular eminence or to limit anterior excessive movement of the condyle by increasing height of articular eminence or soft tissue anchoring procedure. In this case, 69 year-old woman was treated by augmentation of the articular eminence with mandibular symphysial bone graft leading to osteosynthesis without difficulty. As a result, favorable postoperative outcome was obtained functionally without any complication or recurrence.

Keyword

recurrent mandibular dislocation; augmentation of aritcular eminence

MeSH Terms

Aged
Dislocations*
Female
Humans
Recurrence
Temporomandibular Joint
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Transplants