Single Injection of Twin Nerve Block in Longstanding Unilateral Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation: A Novel Technique
Unilateral temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation is a rare condition often triggered by yawning, vomiting, or other activities involving wide opening of the mouth, resulting from the forward movement of the condylar head. This case report highlights a longstanding unilateral TMJ dislocation managed by the single injection of local anesthetics into the deep temporal and masseteric nerve peripheries, alleviating muscle spasm and pain to restore TMJ function.
Authors
- Neeraj Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0517-1744)
- Richa Kumari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4849-6709)
Institutions
- Institute of Child Health (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Dentistry
- Published
- 2025-07-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.18502/fid.v22i27.19204
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00