FullText A woman in her 50s developed severe trismus several months after treatment of a dental abscess. Approximately 10 years after onset of symptoms, she was seen by an oral surgeon who attempted mandibular release via a cervical incision. According to the patient, the su...
AbscessHead and Neck NeoplasmsTrismusFacial PainAnesthesia, DentalInjectionsFive cases of facial pain and limited jaw opening, which include two infections, two primary carcinomas, and one metastatic carcinoma, each imitating TMJ dysfunction, are presented. These cases emphasize the importance of (1) ...
Cause The causes of trismus are TMD, radiation therapy, infection, trauma, dental treatment, peritonsillar abscess, mastication, and medication. The causes of ankylosis are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, reactive arthritis, arthrodesis, and fossificans progressiva. Signs and Symptoms The symptoms...