Comparative study of eminectomy and use of bone miniplate in the articular eminence for the treatment of recurrent temporomandibular joint dislocation

Abstract

It is concluded that both techniques were effective in the treatment of recurrent dislocation of the temporomandibular joint.

The use of carrageenan for limiting the mandibular movement in rats: A preliminary experimental study

“…Another type of treatment is to remove the mechanical obstacles in the condylar path; one such procedure is eminectomy, which was introduced by Myrhaug in 1951 (1,15) and has been used with satisfactory results and efficacy according to the literature (10,17,18). No experimental studies have been published until now in the reviewed literature about this issue.…”

“…Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation is defined as an excessive forward movement of the condyle beyond the articular eminence with complete separation of the articular surfaces and fixation in that position (1)(2)(3). It is commonly associated with poor development of the articular fossa, laxity of the temporomandibular ligament or joint capsule and excessive activity of the lateral pterygoid and infrahyoid muscles due to drug use or disease (1)(2)(3)(4).…”

“…It is commonly associated with poor development of the articular fossa, laxity of the temporomandibular ligament or joint capsule and excessive activity of the lateral pterygoid and infrahyoid muscles due to drug use or disease (1)(2)(3)(4). A variety of therapeutic approaches designed to limit the forward excursion of the condylar head have been applied, such as intra-capsular injection of sclerosing solutions (5), intra-muscle injection of botulinum toxin type A (6), lateral pterygoid myotomy (7), scarification of the temporalis tendon and bone grafting augmentation or application of a well-designed alloplastic impediment with vitallium mesh or titanium plates (5,8).…”

Temporomandibular dislocation caused by pancreatic cancer metastasis: A case report

“…Although dislocation or subdislocation of the TMJ is typically bilateral, it may be unilateral and cause occlusal abnormality (2). TMJ dislocation is typically associated with hypermobility of the mandible and poor development of the articular fossa (1,2).…”

“…Although dislocation or subdislocation of the TMJ is typically bilateral, it may be unilateral and cause occlusal abnormality (2). TMJ dislocation is typically associated with hypermobility of the mandible and poor development of the articular fossa (1,2). The differential diagnosis for diseases leading to malocclusion and/or dislocation in this region includes dental malocclusion without skeletal anomalies, skeletal malocclusion, articular disc displacement, thickness of the retrodiscal tissue, trauma, infection, arthritis, tumor or tumor-like lesions, and neuromuscular diseases (3,4).…”