[Bilateral eminectomy in the surgical management of recurrent jaw luxation].

Abstract

The different types of luxations in the temporomandibular joint and their management are discussed. The bilateral eminectomia a.m. Myrhaug is described, and the results from our Department are presented. Seven patients have been operated, and all are relieved of their disease and free from pain. The patients are happy with the operations and there have been no postoperative complications. All the patients would recommend this type of operation to others in a similar situation.