目的　探讨非手术疗法治疗陈旧性颞颌关节脱位的可行性。方法　采用牙合垫加带钩牙弓夹板颌间牵引复位法治疗陈旧性颞颌关节脱位。结果　 1995～ 2 0 0 0年接诊 12例陈旧性颞颌关节脱位 ,采用此方法 ,全部复位成功。结论　该方法操作简单 ,效果良好 ,使病人免受手术痛苦 ,尤其适用于不能耐受手术者 Objective To explore the feasibility of non-surgical treatment of old temporomandibular joint dislocation. Methods The old temporomandibular joint dislocation was treated by occlusal padded dental appliance combined with intermaxillary traction reduction with hook. Results From 1995 to 2000, 12 cases of old temporomandibular joint dislocation were treated. All the patients were successfully treated by this method. Conclusion The method is simple and effective, which makes the patient free from the pain of surgery. It is especially suitable for patients who can not tolerate the operation