Trismus: Aetiology, Differential Diagnosis and Treatment

From Volume 29, Issue 2, March 2002 | Pages 88-94

Authors

P.J. Dhanrajani

FRACDS, FDS RCS, FFD RCSI

Consultant, Oral Medicine, Riyadh Dental Centre, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Articles by P.J. Dhanrajani

O. Jonaidel

BDS, MSc (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)

Specialist, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Riyadh Dental Centre, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Articles by O. Jonaidel

Abstract

Trismus is a problem commonly encountered by the dental practitioner. It has a number of potential causes, and its treatment will depend on the cause. This article discusses the primary causes of this condition and the various treatments available.

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