Premium
Aetiology and diagnosis of clinically evident jaw trismus
Author(s) -
Luyk Neil H.,
Steinberg Barry
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
australian dental journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1834-7819
pISSN - 0045-0421
DOI - 10.1111/j.1834-7819.1990.tb04684.x
Subject(s) - trismus , etiology , medicine , dentistry , jaw fracture , orthodontics , pathology
Trismus is a common problem presenting to the dental practitioner. It is usually of a benign nature; however a number of types can have serious implications. This review outlines the aetiology and diagnosis of clinically evident jaw trismus.