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Information sobre el Embarazo Jaw - broken or dislocated A
broken jaw is a break in the jaw bone. A dislocated jaw means
the lower part of the jaw has moved out of its normal position
at one or both joints where the jaw bone connects to the skull
(temporomandibular joints). Dislocated jaw; Fractured jaw;
Broken jaw; TMJ dislocation A broken or dislocated jaw usually
heals completely after treatment. However, the jaw may become
dislocated again in the future. Complications may include: The
most common cause of a broken or dislocated jaw is injury to the
face. This may be due to: - Industrial accident - Motor vehicle
accident - Recreational or sports