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FIGURE 105.7 Dislocation of the temporomandibular joint occurs when the mandibular
condyle moves to a point anterior to the articular eminence during opening. Reduction is
accomplished by pushing downward and backward on the occlusal surfaces of the posterior
teeth.

Suggested Readings and Key References
Andreason JO, Andreason FM. Textbook and Color Atlas of Traumatic Injuries to
the Teeth . 4th ed. Boston, MA: Wiley-Blackwell; 2007.
Diangelis AJ, Andreasen JO, Ebeleseder KA, et al; International Association of
Dental Traumatology. International Association of Dental Traumatology
guidelines for the management of traumatic dental injuries: 1. Fractures and
luxations of permanent teeth. Dent Traumatol 2012;28(1):2–12.


Kaban LB, Troulis MJ, eds. Pediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery .
Philadelphia, PA: Saunders; 2004.
Keels MA; Section on Oral Health, American Academy of Pediatrics.
Management of dental trauma in a primary care setting. Pediatrics
2014;133(2):e466–e476.
Layug ML, Barrett EJ, Kenny DJ. Interim storage of avulsed permanent teeth. J
Can Dent Assoc 1998;64(5):357–363, 365–369.
Malmgren B, Andreasen JO, Flores MT, et al; International Association of Dental
Traumatology. International Association of Dental Traumatology guidelines for
the management of traumatic dental injuries: 3. Injuries in the primary
dentition. Dent Traumatol 2012;28(3):174–182.
Trope M. Clinical management of the avulsed tooth: present strategies and future
directions. Dent Traumatol 2002;18(1):1–11.
Additional Resource
International Association of Dental Traumatology. The dental trauma guide.
Available online at www.iadt-dentaltrauma.org/for-professionals.html .
Additional Resource Online

FIGURE 105.1 Traumatic ulceration in a patient who unknowingly bit his anesthetized lower
lip following a dental procedure.


FIGURE 105.2 A: Removable maxillary intraoral acrylic appliance with extraoral commissure
extensions. B: Appliance in place, separating the upper and lower lips with electrical burns at
the commissure.