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this happend to me a few months ago when i took a big punch right on the jaw with my mouth open when i yawn it sometimes dislocates this ever happen yo any of you?
DISLOCATED JAW
The goal of treatment is proper positioning of the jaw's hinged ball (condyle) within the TMJ.
The health care provider may be able to manually replace the condyle into the TMJ. The thumbs are placed behind the back teeth on both sides of the mouth and the mandible is pressed downward firmly and steadily until it "pops" back into place.
Anesthetics (local or general) may be required to allow the strong jaw muscles to relax enough for manipulation of the jaw.
Stabilization of the joint may be required. This usually involves bandaging the jaw to keep the mouth from opening widely.
Surgical stabilization of the joint may be required, particularly if repeated jaw dislocations occur.
The mouth should not be opened widely for at least 6 weeks after dislocation. The jaw should be supported by one or both hands during motions such as yawning and sneezing to prevent excessive strain on the temporomandibular joint.
DISLOCATED JAW
The goal of treatment is proper positioning of the jaw's hinged ball (condyle) within the TMJ.
The health care provider may be able to manually replace the condyle into the TMJ. The thumbs are placed behind the back teeth on both sides of the mouth and the mandible is pressed downward firmly and steadily until it "pops" back into place.
Anesthetics (local or general) may be required to allow the strong jaw muscles to relax enough for manipulation of the jaw.
Stabilization of the joint may be required. This usually involves bandaging the jaw to keep the mouth from opening widely.
Surgical stabilization of the joint may be required, particularly if repeated jaw dislocations occur.
The mouth should not be opened widely for at least 6 weeks after dislocation. The jaw should be supported by one or both hands during motions such as yawning and sneezing to prevent excessive strain on the temporomandibular joint.