Dislocation of the mandibular joint

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It happens when the mouth is opened too wide, e.g. when yawning. The patient cannot then close his / her mouth.

Dislocation can be unilateral or bilateral. In a bilateral dislocation, the mandible protrudes forward. Swallowing and speaking are difficult, and saliva is oozing from the mouth.

Mandibular dislocation is easy to adjust, and after adjusting the mandible, we tie the mandible to the head with a bandage for up to 2 weeks. Sometimes a neglected dislocation requires surgical treatment. Habitual dislocation also happens, requiring correction of the malocclusion.

Also read: Joint dislocation

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