Temporomandibular joint - dislocated disc, no recapture

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Jaw pain and instability

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

The TMJ articular disc is dislocated anteriorly and fails to recapture on mouth opening. 

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