Published on July 2020 | Oral and maxillofacial surgery ,dental surgery

A novel autohemotherapy protocol for chronic recurrent temporomandibular joint dislocation in a mentally disabled individual: A case report

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation is a common problem faced in an outpatient setting by maxillofacial surgeons and dentists. It is an excruciating pain often a result of the condyle being locked to the anterior superior aspect of the articular eminence. It may be acute or chronic as well as it may show unilateral or bilateral involvement. Dislocation of the both TMJ is more prevalent with the mandible in a straight open position, whereas with a single-sided dislocation, the mandible is deviated to the opposite side, with a partially open mouth. Myriad treatment options are available for management of chronic recurrent TMJ dislocation which can be broadly classified into surgical (invasive) and non-surgical (conservative) methods. The present manuscript summarizes the experience of managing a case of chronic recurrent TMJ dislocation in a mentally challenged young adult patient using autologous blood injection.