Dislocated jaw

Introduction The lower jaw is connected to the skull by a joint. Just like any other joint, it can “dislocate”. The bony connection between the lower jaw and the base of the skull is then completely missing. The joint is only stabilized by the muscles and ligaments. The consequence of this is that the mouth … Dislocated jaw

Diagnosis | Dislocated jaw

Diagnosis The diagnosis is actually quite simple. If a pain occurs spontaneously after the jaw has been torn open too far, something has been eaten too firmly, then this is usually a sure sign of a dislocated jaw. With a unilaterally dislocated jaw, the affected side hangs limply down. If both temporomandibular joints are dislocated … Diagnosis | Dislocated jaw