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Abstract
Various methods of reduction of temporomandibular joint dislocation are reviewed. The utilisation of the gag reflex provides a new alternative treatment of acute dislocation. This method is simple, rapid and safe and can be advocated in all cases of acute dislocation. The advantages and the rationale of this approach are discussed. Three cases of acute dislocation treated by this method are presented.Entities:
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Year: 1987 PMID: 3474022 DOI: 10.1016/s0266-4356(87)80025-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg ISSN: 0266-4356 Impact factor: 1.651