Irreducible anterior temporomandibular disc dislocation - bilateral

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Bilateral jaw pain and unable to the opening of the mouth.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
This study is a stack
Sagittal
Open mouth
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Sagittal
Open mouth
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Sagittal
Closed mouth
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Sagittal
Closed mouth
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Coronal
T2
This study is a stack
Coronal
T1
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Dislocated TMJ cartilaginous disc on closed mouth TMJ imaging is present. No recapture on open mouth views also is seen.

Degenerative changes as subchondral edema at mandibular condyle, capsular distention, and synovial proliferation also are seen at the left TMJ.

Case Discussion

This is a case depicting TMJ disc dislocation bilaterally.

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