Abstract
Cerebrovascular disease is a disorder which adversely affects the blood vessels of the brain functunally and organically. In recent years prognosis has improved but often there remains some type of after effects.
We experienced two cases of obsolete dislocation of the temporomandibular joint in patients suffering from the after effects of cerebrovascular disease.
Case 1 was a 75-year-old female and Case 2 was also female aged 66. Both were suffering from the after effects of cerebrovascular disease and were unaware of the dislocation of their temporomandibular joint. It was possible to reposition these locations manually under general anesthesia and they were treated by open reduction. During a period of 22 months for case 1 and 14 months for Case 2.
Since the operation, there have been no signs of recurrent dislocation. Since cerebrovascular disease produces a variety of symptoms, the general condition of the patient must be evaluated carefully, as this could have a significant influence on the choice of surgery.
