The supine position technique for the reduction of temporomandibular joint dislocation

In the supine position technique, the physician occupies a seated position while the patient lies on the dental chair (A). Force application is established by thumb pressure on the anterior edge of the ascending ramus. This, in turn, leads to a more favorable vision of both upper and lower dental arches, state of malocclusion and the anterior edge of the ascending ramus, and the movement of occlusion during the whole reduction process (B).