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Review Case Reports
Recurrent dislocation of the temporomandibular joint: a literature review and two case reports treated with eminectomy.
Dislocation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a troublesome condition that occurs in a chronic or acute form. It is a distressing and highly embarrassing situation that may occur as a result of daily activities such as yawning, laughing, or during events that require keeping the mouth open for a long time. This review aims to present and discuss different conservative and surgical techniques to treat patients with a dislocated mandible, and to present two cases of surgical treatment. ⋯ Eminectomy results in long-term resolution of recurrent TMJ dislocations, when compared with others surgical techniques.