Most often, the consequences of a facial injury lead to a dislocation of the mandibular joint. Sometimes a dislocation can provoke a large piece of food, profuse vomiting, dental treatment, and even yawning. The cause of dislocation can be a congenital pathology or neuromuscular disorder, as well as any inflammatory process.
Types of dislocation
Dislocations of the jaw are anterior and, of course, posterior, and each type is characterized by certain symptoms. The front jaw dislocation is accompanied by: wide open mouth, plentiful salivation, pain in the parotid cavity and, accordingly, the displacement of the chin itself. Characteristic signs of posterior dislocation: a half-open mouth, frequent pain in the parotid areas, noticeable under the zygomatic arch, a clear protrusion of the tubercle, the central frenulum of the lower lip is displaced in a healthy direction. Chin displacement at the last dislocation is not observed.
Treatment Methods
If the dislocation is the first, then it can be corrected on its own, while there is no severe pain, however, this can harm the mental state of the patient. Primary dislocation of the jaw can occur one to several times a day in people who have had encephalitis or have epilepsy.
Acute dislocation of your mandible is a medical emergency. After the jaw is put in place, a special tight bandage is applied to fix the desired position of the jawbone. For two standard weeks, solid food is not allowed to avoid secondary dislocation.
With any dislocation, consult a doctor to find out the disease that provoked such an outcome. An examination is carried out and, if surgical assistance is needed, a surgical strengthening of the ligamentous-capsular apparatus is prescribed.
In most cases, the result of the treatment of the lower jaw is favorable, but sometimes there is difficulty in chewing solid food.
