Controlled range of mandibular movements: A concept against intermaxillary fixation in the management of recurrent temporomandibular joint dislocation Lata Jeevan, Professor & Head, Verma Gaurav, Senior Lecturer Address for Correspondence: Dr. Jeevan Lata, Professor & Head, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Punjab Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Amritsar, India. E-mail: jeevan_lata36@yahoo.co.in
Online published on 28 May, 2014. Abstract Intermaxillary Fixation (IMF) for closed reduction of fracture can be considered conservative. But, its use in the management of recurrent temporomandibular joint dislocation (TMJ) cannot be considered conservative. The purpose of this article is to present a new concept of controlled range of mandibular movement, technique employed and rationale for its use in the management of recurrent TMJ dislocation. Top Keywords TMJ Dislocation, TMJ Luxation, Intermaxillary Fixation (IMF), Autologous Blood Injection, Botulinum Toxin, Sclerotherapy. Top |
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