ELASTIC TRACTION TREATMENT FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC DISLOCATION OF BILATERAL MANDIBULAR CONDYLE - A REPORT OF 2 CASES

Abstract

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation is an uncommon but debilitating condition of the facial skeleton. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation is a common problem faced in outpatient setting by maxillofacial surgeons and dentist. Chronic recurrent TMJ dislocation is a challenging situation to manage. Though the chronic dislocation of bilateral condylar of mandible is not very common, but if it occur to the patient, there is no fixed noninvasive protocols to manage it. This study is an attempt to establish the noninvasive treatment protocols for further studies with larger sample size.