Dautery procedure; an alternative for the management of recurrent tmj dislocation

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation is an involuntary forward movement of the mandible beyond the articular eminence, with the condyle remaining stuck in the anterior-most position and is characterized by the inability to close the mouth. [1]Different treatment lines have been adopted for the management of chronic TMJ dislocation in patients which include both conservative measures as well as surgical intervention. In the present case,
Dautrey’s procedure was performed for surgical correction of recurrent bilateral TMJ dislocation. Patient showed marked improvement in TMJ functions and with no relapse or no episodes of pain, clicking, deviation or TMJ dislocation was seen in follow up period of 2 years. Hence, Dautery’s procedure served as an effective management option for recurrent temporomandibular joint dislocation.