The main symptoms of dislocation of the lower jaw in adults
Dislocation of the jaw is a displacement of the articular head with a violation of its functioning. The main symptoms of jaw dislocation are bone mobility limitation and pain.
Types of dislocations:
- unilateral – a rather rare phenomenon, which is accompanied by displacement of only one articular head;
- bilateral - the most common type, which is characterized by the inability to speak normally and swallow food;
- complete is the exit of the entire head from the articular cavity;
- incomplete dislocation, which in turn is divided into back and front;
- usual.
The causes of dislocation include: diseases with joint deformation (rheumatism, arthritis), bad habits (opening bottles with teeth, cracking nuts) and mechanical impact (direct blows, falls).
How to behave after the dislocation of the lower jaw, and methods of prevention of this condition will be discussed below.
Clinical manifestations
Symptoms depend on the type of dislocation. Common manifestations include:
- difficulty when closing and opening the mouth;
- protrusion or skewing of the jaw forward;
- sharp pain that radiates to the temple;
- profuse salivation;
- inability to pronounce words normally.
Treatment of habitual dislocation of the jaw should be done exclusively by a specialist. The only thing the patient can do is fix the position by tying the chin with a handkerchief. Painkillers and ice will help reduce pain.
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Symptoms of dislocation of the lower jaw
Dislocation of the lower jaw is characterized by the following symptoms:
- difficulty breathing in a lying position;
- impossibility to open the mouth;
- the lower jaw visually goes back;
- increased salivation;
- severe pain that radiates to the parotid region.
Before treatment, the doctor must make sure that it is a dislocation and not a fracture. For this purpose, an X-ray is prescribed.
Treatment
A dislocation should only be performed by a doctor. Self-medication will only worsen an already difficult situation.
After examining the patient and receiving the results of the X-ray, the doctor carries out dislocation reduction according to one of the methods, namely:
- by the Blechman-Gershuni method;
- by the Popescu method;
- the Hippocratic method;
- Kholorovich's method.
How to fix a sprained jaw using the Hippocratic method. The patient is placed on a chair so that the back of his head rests against the back. The lower jaw of the patient is at the level of the doctor's elbow. The surgeon wraps his thumbs in a cloth and places them on the patient's molars. Others cover the lower part of the patient's chin. After that, the doctor raises the chin and moves the jaw in the downward and backward direction. Thus, the head is in its place. After that, a special locking splint is placed on the jaw. The patient should wear such a bandage for at least 10 days. In addition, experts recommend giving up solid food during treatment. Porridge, pureed soups, vegetable puree are the basis of the diet. Do not open your mouth wide, shout and eat large portions.
The doctor will tell you during the consultation whether it is possible to dislocate the jaw when yawning.
Complications
If the patient sought medical help in time and strictly followed the recommendations while wearing the splint, the result is favorable. There should be no relapses in this case. But early stress on the jaw and the presence of deforming joint diseases can provoke a relapse, and, as a rule, more than one.
Make an appointment with our specialists and learn firsthand the main symptoms of dislocation of the lower jaw. Remember that only qualified medical care will save you from the problem for a long time and help you enjoy all the joys of life.
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