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  1. Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dislocation - Core EM

    May 25, 2016 · Definition: Displacement of the mandibular condyle from the temporomandibular fossa. Epidemiology: Atraumatic (most common) from extreme mouth opening (yawning, …

  2. Dislocated Jaw: Symptoms and Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

    Apr 10, 2023 · What is a dislocated jaw? You have a dislocated jaw when your jaw joint or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is out of place. Your TMJ includes the joints, jaw muscles and …

  3. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation - UpToDate

    Aug 22, 2024 · This topic will review the evaluation and reduction of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocations. The evaluation and management of pediatric dental injuries and jaw …

  4. Mandible (TMJ) Dislocation: Background, Etiology, Prognosis

    May 6, 2025 · Mandible dislocation is the displacement of the mandibular condyle from the articular groove in the temporal bone. Different types of dislocations can result from traumatic …

  5. Mandible Dislocation - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    Jul 24, 2023 · Temporal mandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation, or mandibular dislocation, can present as bilateral or unilateral displacement of the mandibular condyle from the articular surface of …

  6. How To Reduce a Mandibular Dislocation - MSD Manuals

    TMJ dislocation stretches the ligaments of the masseter, medial and lateral pterygoid, and temporalis muscles, causing painful spasms (trismus). Trismus prevents the condyle from …

  7. TMJ Dislocation: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

    Unpack the dynamics of jaw joint displacement, understanding its mechanisms and effective methods for restoring stability and comfort.

  8. Mandibular Dislocation - The TMJ Association

    Mandibular dislocation is a condition in which the lower jaw is locked in an open mouth position (“open lock”). It occurs when the condyles become located anterior to the articular eminence.

  9. Temporomandibular joint dislocation - Radiopaedia.org

    Nov 23, 2025 · Temporomandibular joint dislocation represents the condyle of the mandible being abnormally displaced, with a loss of the normal articulation with the temporal bone's …

  10. Managing a Dislocated Jaw From First Aid to Full Recovery

    Apr 23, 2025 · A dislocated jaw, medically known as jaw dislocations, occurs when the lower jawbone (mandible) slips out of its socket at the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). This joint, …