International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery
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Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg · Dec 1996
Case ReportsClosed reduction of chronic bilateral temporomandibular joint dislocation. A case report.
Attempts at manual reduction under general anesthesia of a chronically dislocated temporomandibular joint were unsuccessful. Light elastic traction was applied to modified dentures, and after 7 weeks the condyles were partially repositioned. Without further active reduction, the condyles were fully reseated by 9 months.