Single Injection of Twin Nerve Block in Longstanding Unilateral Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation: A Novel Technique

Unilateral temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation is a rare condition often triggered by yawning, vomiting, or other activities involving wide opening of the mouth, resulting from the forward movement of the condylar head. This case report highlights a longstanding unilateral TMJ dislocation man...

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Published in:Frontiers in Dentistry
Main Authors: Neeraj Kumar, Richa Kumari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2025-07-01
Subjects:
Temporomandibular Joint
Mandibular Nerve
Nerve Block
Joint Dislocations
Online Access:https://fid.tums.ac.ir/index.php/fid/article/view/4511
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Summary:Unilateral temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation is a rare condition often triggered by yawning, vomiting, or other activities involving wide opening of the mouth, resulting from the forward movement of the condylar head. This case report highlights a longstanding unilateral TMJ dislocation managed by the single injection of local anesthetics into the deep temporal and masseteric nerve peripheries, alleviating muscle spasm and pain to restore TMJ function.
ISSN:2676-296X

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