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Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg
; 42(8): 1030-3, 2013 Aug.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23312502
RESUMEN
Acute dislocation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a relatively common occurrence; chronic long-term dislocation is rare. Variance in the duration of dislocation and anatomical considerations make the treatment for long-standing dislocation complex and controversial. This paper attempts to review the literature associated with chronic TMJ dislocation treatment options and presents the authors' experience with a particularly long term dislocation.