There are ligaments around the TMJ which hold the joint in place. If these ligaments are loose the joint can get dislocated. Temporomandibular disorder can cause severe discomfort and pain.

Consult a doctor immediately if you feel your TMJ is dislocated. It requires an immediate treatment so that the joint can be put back in place.

Sir, we would like to report a case of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation which occurred during administration of an inferior alveolar nerve block. A 28-year-old male patient was being ...