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→Temporomandibular Joint Fractures
===Temporomandibular Joint Fractures ===
===Temporomandibular Joint Fractures ===
These are usually seen in combination with other maxillofacial injuries. Depending on the degree of displacement, the fracture may or may not result in a [[Dental Malocclusion|malocclusion]]. The fracture may involve the condylar process (of the mandible) and/or the mandibular fossa of the temporal bone of the maxilla. <font color="red">'''(fig9)'''</font color>
These are usually seen in combination with other maxillofacial injuries. Depending on the degree of displacement, the fracture may or may not result in a [[Dental Malocclusion|malocclusion]]. The fracture may involve the condylar process (of the mandible) and/or the mandibular fossa of the temporal bone of the maxilla.
If the articular surface of the joint is involved, then a condylectomy is recommended. If not, maxillomandibular fixation is usually adequate. In some cases a muzzle may suffice.
If the articular surface of the joint is involved, then a condylectomy is recommended. If not, maxillomandibular fixation is usually adequate. In some cases a muzzle may suffice.
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File:Condylar process fracture.jpg|Condylar process fracture
File:Temporomandibular joint fracture radiograph.jpg|Mandibular fossa fracture
File:Temporomandibular joint fracture radiograph.jpg|Mandibular fossa fracture
File:Maxillomandibular fixation 1.jpg|Maxillomandibular fixation
File:Maxillomandibular fixation 1.jpg|Maxillomandibular fixation
File:Maxillomandibular fixation 2.jpg|Maxillomandibular fixation
File:Maxillomandibular fixation 2.jpg|Maxillomandibular fixation