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Introduction: Temporomandibular joint dislocation occurs when the head of the mandible moves out of the joint fossa, causing the posterior surface of the head of the mandible to be in front of the articular tubercle. When episodes occur and frequent, this condition is referred to as recurrent dislocation. Although there are different treatments, discopexy associated with eminectomy is a surgical option with satisfactory results and favorable prognosis. Case report: This paper reports the case of a patient with severe recurrent dislocations, limitation of mouth opening, frequent headaches and pain when eating, surgically treated by discopexy associated with eminectomy. The patient has a stable 24-month follow-up, without symptoms or new episodes of dislocation. The multidisciplinary approach has a high success rate, and surgical procedures should be considered when clinical procedures such as physiotherapy, thermotherapy and occlusal devices fail.Final considerations: Discopexy associated with eminectomy shows good results in the treatment of recurrent TMJ dislocation, with minimal chances of recurrence or joint damage. After surgery, patients show good joint function. |
