Temporomandibular joint dislocation

Discussion:

Presented to the ED with bilateral temporomandibular joint dislocation after a dental procedure. The patient was unable to close her mouth. X-rays revealed anterior translation at the temporomandibular joints bilaterally. The TMJ was reduced successfully under sedation in the ED. 

This case was submitted with supervision and input from:

Soni C. Chawla, M.D.                                                                                                
Associate Professor                                       
Department of Radiological Sciences                      
David Geffen School of medicine at UCLA               
Olive View-UCLA Medical Center

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