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Case Reports
. 1986 Aug;15(4):380-8.
doi: 10.1016/s0300-9785(86)80025-4.

Protracted dislocation of the temporomandibular joint

J P Wijmenga, G Boering, J Blankestijn
Case Reports

Protracted dislocation of the temporomandibular joint

J P Wijmenga et al. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1986 Aug.

Abstract

A review of the literature concerning 37 cases of long-standing dislocation of the temporomandibular joint is presented. 3 new cases are added. A wide variety of methods of treatment has been used in the past. A survey of these methods will be given and a scheme of recommendation for managing the different clinical situations will be discussed.

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